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BG57 FDE

2008 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Aug 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

132,129 mi
Last recorded132,129 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2025
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG57 FDE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2025 132,129 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2025 132,129 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2024 126,895 miles

Rear underside slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jul 2023 122,272 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2022 118,025 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2022 118,000 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2021 113,656 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2021 113,656 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2020 111,007 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2019 107,464 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 102,638 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 95,289 miles

STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - NEARSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 1 Aug 2017 95,289 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

STRONGLY ADVISE REPLACEMENT - NEARSIDE FRONT AND BOTH REAR TYRES WORN ALMOST TO CORD ON INSIDE EDGES

Pass 22 Jul 2016 87,013 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN AWAY

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

REAR TYRES WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGES

Fail 22 Jul 2016 87,013 miles

CENTRE EXHAUST MOUNTING BRACKET BROKEN AWAY

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive DUE TO EXHAUST BLOW (7.3.D.3)

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

REAR TYRES WORN THIN ON INSIDE EDGES

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 80,323 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Aug 2015 80,319 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has nail in tread

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Aug 2014 73,198 miles

Nearside Outer Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Aug 2013 67,571 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

front number plate damaged

Pass 4 Sep 2012 62,266 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 62,191 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 49,868 miles

front side windows have illegal tint fitted

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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BG57 FDE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2008 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.9% with a typical mileage of 87,893 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BG57 FDE, 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 18 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BG57 FDE registered?

BG57 FDE is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 January 2008.

Is BG57 FDE safe to buy?

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