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BG11 VYB

2011 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2026
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

159,369 mi
Last recorded159,369 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Legacy76,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG11 VYB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2011
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2025 159,369 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2024 148,473 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

all rear suspension components corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2023 137,494 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 5 Mar 2022 121,768 miles

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight play through steering \ knocking

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 121,767 miles

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

Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front slight play through steering \ knocking

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 119,863 miles

front wishbone bushes deterioating

movement in rear a/r/bar d bushes

rear brake pipes corroding

slight play through steering

Pass 13 Nov 2019 114,813 miles

play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

slight play /knock through steering rack

Pass 14 Nov 2018 103,315 miles

front number plate deterioating

play in osr a/r/bar d bush

sidewall cut on nsf tyre

slight play through steering rack

Pass 25 Oct 2017 90,654 miles

Nearside Rear tyre, small cut inner sidewall

Pass 16 Nov 2016 79,583 miles

front tyres worn on inner edges

slight play through steering

Pass 18 Nov 2015 65,315 miles

front tyres cracking

osf brake disc corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2014 58,034 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2014 41,146 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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BG11 VYB is a 2011 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 76,588 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 BG11 VYB, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was BG11 VYB registered?

BG11 VYB is a 2011 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2011.

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The MOT history for BG11 VYB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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