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WD57 WJL

2016 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

135,020 mi
Last recorded135,020 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2016 Subaru Legacy118,384 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD57 WJL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 135,020 miles

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

Pass 14 Jan 2025 134,835 miles

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

Nearside Rear anti roll bar bushes worn slightly

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

Offside Rear anti roll bar bushes worn slightly

Rear rear wiper split

Pass 20 Jan 2024 134,690 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2023 133,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 27 Jan 2023 133,122 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2021 124,684 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 13 Dec 2021 124,684 miles

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 12 Dec 2020 115,559 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2020 115,559 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn part of rear bush missing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering locking device missing track rod end nut, split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 101,124 miles

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

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))

Fail 4 Dec 2019 104,426 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

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 11 Dec 2018 92,308 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 87,449 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2016
Pass 16 Jun 2016 77,986 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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WD57 WJL is a 2016 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 118,384 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WD57 WJL, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was WD57 WJL registered?

WD57 WJL is a 2016 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 July 2016.

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