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BF12 HNJ

2012 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

76,025 mi
Last recorded76,025 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 HNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 May 2026 76,025 miles

Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 16 May 2025 73,170 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion starting

Fail 13 May 2025 73,170 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 2x (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2x (5.2.3 (e))

underbody corrosion starting

Pass 23 May 2024 70,284 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2021 69,346 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2020 62,755 miles

o/s front tyre worn on inside

Fail 25 Nov 2020 62,746 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

o/s front tyre worn on inside

Pass 2 Dec 2019 56,265 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2019 53,032 miles

both rear tyres wearing slightly on inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2018 44,094 miles

both front tyres poor condition worn on edges

Pass 3 Jul 2017 34,263 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2016 23,523 miles

both front tyres in poor condition

Pass 8 Jul 2015 15,570 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 12,471 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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 HNJ is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 HNJ, 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 HNJ registered?

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

Is BF12 HNJ safe to buy?

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