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VA57 BVT

2007 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Aug 2027
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

145,123 mi
Last recorded145,123 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA57 BVT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 145,123 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2025 139,564 miles

Bonnet safety catch spring weak

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Slight imbalance on brakes, [n/s lagging behind]

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement TCA rear bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Rear tyre is coming upto 2mm bar

Offside Front fog light is not working

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes are perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing light is not working

Pass 17 Jul 2024 131,003 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower plastic undertray is low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front fog light is not working

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing light is not working

Pass 5 Jul 2023 118,516 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wrap around bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside plastic floor under tray is loose

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and outer plastic lens are faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing light is not working

Pass 14 Jul 2022 110,586 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Jul 2022 110,586 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jul 2021 103,355 miles

All four tyres wearing uneven

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Reversing lamp not working

Pass 5 Aug 2020 98,478 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 95,639 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 88,135 miles

Brake pedal pivot has slight wear or free play movement in operation of pedal (1.1.1 (b))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Front number plate damaged

Pass 30 Oct 2017 82,500 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 77,842 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 71,306 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2014 65,494 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2013 55,952 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 47,045 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2011 37,021 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 28,279 miles

How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?

Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.

72.5%
Pass Rate
6,548
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
31,204
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 11,876
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 7,089
Brake pipe excessively corroded 6,828
Registration plate lamp not working 6,731
position lamp(s) not working 6,685
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VA57 BVT is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

Across all 2007 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.2% with a typical mileage of 87,409 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Subaru Legacy fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 11,876 recorded failures. If you're considering buying VA57 BVT, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Legacy typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 19 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was VA57 BVT registered?

VA57 BVT is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 November 2007.

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