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BF12 HNR

2012 Subaru Legacy

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 May 2027
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

88,226 mi
Last recorded88,226 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 88,226 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Fail 18 May 2026 88,226 miles

Front tyres wearing slightly on edges

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 16 Apr 2025 82,453 miles
Pass 30 May 2024 77,012 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2023 69,851 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2022 63,281 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Fail 20 Apr 2022 63,281 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Worn on Inner and Outer Edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 12 Apr 2021 56,207 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2020 52,564 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2020 52,564 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 46,154 miles

engine and sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Apr 2018 37,562 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

engine covers fitted

under-trays fitted

Pass 18 Apr 2017 28,796 miles

All four tyres slightly cracking and wearing on inside edge

Pass 5 Apr 2016 22,130 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front tyres cracking

Rear tyres cracking

Pass 29 Jun 2015 14,212 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 14,211 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 HNR is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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

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