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BF12 HKG

2012 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jun 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,200 mi
Last recorded87,200 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HKG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2025 87,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Fail 11 Jun 2025 87,200 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Jun 2024 84,491 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 14 Jun 2024 84,491 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 14 Jun 2023 80,422 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Jun 2022 74,840 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front worn on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front worn on inner edge

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 18 May 2021 66,955 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 20 Mar 2020 60,840 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2019 56,506 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 50,495 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 38,214 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Mar 2016 38,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2015 27,930 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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BF12 HKG is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,799 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 BF12 HKG, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BF12 HKG is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2012.

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