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BF12 YEY

2012 Subaru Legacy

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2026
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

151,711 mi
Last recorded151,711 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YEY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2025 151,711 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect strongly advise replacement (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strongly advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet hard to open and shut

Fail 7 Jun 2025 151,704 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect strongly advise replacement (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strongly advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge heavy outer (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight outer (5.2.3 (e))

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

bonnet hard to open and shut

Pass 11 Jun 2024 143,473 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Jun 2024 143,392 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil advise replacement (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2023 133,046 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 125,974 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2021 119,015 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2020 117,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut across tread, inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 25 May 2019 96,914 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking around primary grooves. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2018 79,514 miles

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

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

Pass 30 May 2017 59,910 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 45,776 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 36,297 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2015 33,743 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 33,743 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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 YEY is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Red 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 YEY, 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 YEY is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 April 2012.

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