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VU57 XEP

2007 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,229 mi
Last recorded168,229 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU57 XEP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 168,229 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2026 168,229 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2025 162,471 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 152,611 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at os joint into centre box, gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in Y piece (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 8 Jul 2024 152,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken at bracket (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Power steering ram leaking from steering rack boot inner (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative broken from bracket (4.1.5 (a))

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at os joint into centre box, gasket (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases in Y piece (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 26 Jul 2023 142,917 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge - tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge - tread depth ok (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 133,076 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 2 Aug 2021 124,813 miles

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 19 Aug 2020 117,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 18 Aug 2020 117,725 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 28 Aug 2019 108,805 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Sep 2018 95,897 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2017 94,123 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2017 94,123 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (8.2.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 88,069 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2015 83,876 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2015 83,876 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Nov 2014 75,801 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2013 72,909 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 10 Aug 2012 67,106 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 50,096 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,154 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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VU57 XEP is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VU57 XEP, 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 VU57 XEP registered?

VU57 XEP is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2007.

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