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BF12 HNB

2012 Subaru Legacy

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,010 mi
Last recorded124,010 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HNB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 124,010 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2025 124,006 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2024 112,070 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2024 112,069 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Jul 2023 102,049 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 94,408 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2021 85,871 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2020 78,023 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 72,181 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2019 67,832 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 57,879 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2018 57,879 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Mar 2017 45,996 miles

Front wiper blades lightly smearing screen

Pass 24 Mar 2016 35,218 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2015 26,675 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 HNB is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 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 BF12 HNB, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF12 HNB registered?

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

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