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YW57 MHE

2007 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Feb 2024
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

142,205 mi
Last recorded142,205 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2023
Typical for 2007 Subaru Legacy87,409 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYW57 MHE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2007
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2023 142,205 miles

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

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

Front Bumper is not secure

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 136,274 miles

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))

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

Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2019 127,612 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 117,165 miles

brake pedal slightly spongy

front suspension arm bushes have play

headlamp lenses cloudy

Pass 28 Oct 2017 101,683 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2017 101,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 98,677 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 96,731 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear discs (3.5.1i)

c/o emissions just within limits

Pass 21 Oct 2014 94,639 miles

exhaust middle section minor leak+deterioration

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall minor damage

Pass 14 Oct 2013 88,430 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,954 miles

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

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

exhaust tail section where 2pipes join into 1 minor leak

front+rear tracking check req.

n/s/f tread 3mm inner shoulder

o/s/f tread 5mmbut inner shoulder worn off

Pass 14 Oct 2011 67,347 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Oct 2010 55,614 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge slightly

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 55,614 miles

O/S/F tyre wearing inner edge slightly

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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YW57 MHE is a 2007 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc 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 YW57 MHE, 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 YW57 MHE registered?

YW57 MHE is a 2007 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 2007.

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