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YR57 VEK

2007 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

127,602 mi
Last recorded127,602 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2025
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR57 VEK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2025 127,602 miles

Brake steering and suspension components are showing some rust and deterioration

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear most bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D"Bushes n/s and o/s showing some lateral movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Inner underside sills to floor pan showing some rust and deterioration

Plastic sill trims are fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills n/s and o/s

Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most bushes n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 111,765 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front arm rearmost bushes split and perished. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres slightly worn on inner edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Dec 2023 94,610 miles

both rear brake discs rusty and pitted

Pass 15 Dec 2022 84,805 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Dec 2022 84,805 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 70,688 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Dec 2021 70,543 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn Excessive Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Front Exhaust Shield Slightly Loose

Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Fronts (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Dec 2020 57,266 miles

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

Fail 9 Dec 2020 57,266 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2019 49,158 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2018 41,611 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2018 41,611 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 18 Dec 2017 32,926 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back-box (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Fail 18 Dec 2017 32,926 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back-box (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear exhaust system corroded

Pass 5 Dec 2016 28,133 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 7 Dec 2015 25,466 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 22,712 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 19,609 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2012 16,798 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2011 13,719 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2010 10,359 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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YR57 VEK is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 YR57 VEK, 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 YR57 VEK registered?

YR57 VEK is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 December 2007.

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