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WJ57 VBL

2007 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

140,230 mi
Last recorded140,230 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ57 VBL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2023 140,230 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced both side (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 136,510 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2021 134,809 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2021 134,809 miles

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Pass 1 Dec 2020 133,093 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jun 2019 130,127 miles
Pass 26 May 2018 126,514 miles
Fail 26 May 2018 126,514 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 20 May 2017 123,115 miles

Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both inner bushes partly split (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear washer insufficient

Rear wiper split

Pass 28 May 2016 121,180 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Jun 2015 115,032 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear tyre is worn on inner shoulder,also cracking.

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside rear tyre is wearing on inner shoulder.

Pass 23 Sep 2014 107,018 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 90,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2012 73,600 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,033 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 42,372 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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WJ57 VBL is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJ57 VBL, 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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WJ57 VBL is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 October 2007.

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