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VK57 AYN

2007 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jul 2022
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

131,139 mi
Last recorded131,139 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2021
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK57 AYN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2021 131,139 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber outer casing & coil spring pan corroded

Note;- Rear wiper blade worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber outer casing & coil spring pan corroded

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

Fail 5 Jul 2021 131,135 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust "Y" section holed & leaking exhaust gases BOTH joints to rear exhaust also corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front shock absorber outer casing & coil spring pan corroded

Note;- Rear wiper blade worn

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front shock absorber outer casing & coil spring pan corroded

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

Pass 6 Jul 2020 126,539 miles

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

Note;- Clutch pedal rubber missing & slight wear on brake pedal rubber

Note;- Rear wiper blade worn

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint of "Y" section on rear exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 6 Jul 2020 126,539 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face of disc heavily scored/pitted, little or no contact with braking material (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face of disc heavily scored/pitted, little or no contact with braking material (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Note;- Rear wiper blade worn

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint of "Y" section on rear exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Jul 2019 120,330 miles

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

Note;- head lamp levelling device worn

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 114,191 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement upper arm, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Note;- wear on nearside head lamp levelling unit arm.

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 3.0mm AND slight cracks on sidewalls (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2017 107,266 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2016 100,589 miles

Both front brake discs inner faces corroded.

Both front inner cv boots damp.

Both front lower arm rear bushes showing wear.

Parts of the exhaust beginning to corrode at the rear.

Pass 14 Aug 2015 95,073 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 91,516 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2013 85,718 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2012 78,324 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,832 miles

front discs worn

Pass 1 Sep 2010 42,809 miles

offside rear tyre wearing close to min

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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VK57 AYN is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VK57 AYN, 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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VK57 AYN is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 September 2007.

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