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BF12 YFA

2012 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Nov 2026
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

47,176 mi
Last recorded47,176 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF12 YFA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 47,176 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2025 47,108 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 46,266 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Jul 2023 45,345 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jul 2022 43,577 miles

near side wing mirror repeater cracked but not showing white light

Pass 5 Jul 2021 41,378 miles

Nearside Front wiper blade smearing

unable to fully see/inspect most of rear brake pipes due to covers fitted and routing

unable to see/inspect front inner and outer brake pads

Pass 8 Jul 2020 39,885 miles

unable to see/inspect front inner and outer brake pads

Pass 11 Jul 2019 38,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jul 2018 33,346 miles

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 33,345 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

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

Pass 26 Mar 2018 33,135 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 33,134 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2017 30,229 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 26,355 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2016 26,355 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Mar 2015 22,754 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 YFA is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol 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 YFA, 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 YFA registered?

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

Is BF12 YFA safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF12 YFA shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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