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BF12 HLU

2012 Subaru Legacy

Blue Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Dec 2026
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

152,395 mi
Last recorded152,395 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2025 152,395 miles

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

Fail 17 Dec 2025 152,388 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2024 144,078 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Jun 2023 140,813 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2023 140,191 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2022 133,546 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2022 133,546 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2021 118,781 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2020 116,860 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2020 116,860 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2020 112,613 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2020 112,613 miles

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 103,647 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 103,647 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 73,714 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2018 53,965 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Jun 2018 53,965 miles

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 17,476 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2017 17,476 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Feb 2016 15,154 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2015 11,432 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 HLU is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HLU, 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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What year was BF12 HLU registered?

BF12 HLU is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 March 2012.

Is BF12 HLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 HLU shows 21 tests with a 61.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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