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BJ12 RXV

2012 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Aug 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

134,789 mi
Last recorded134,789 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 RXV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2025 134,789 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2025 134,782 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45/18 95y (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Jul 2024 125,281 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Aug 2023 120,535 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2023 120,535 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald inside 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2022 112,586 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside 225/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))

Rear exhaust connection heavily corrodded

Pass 31 Jan 2022 108,164 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2021 98,464 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2020 94,275 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 80,268 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inner edge 225/45/18y

Pass 30 Jan 2018 68,165 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 47,550 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2016 47,550 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

all tyres bald inner edges

Pass 27 Apr 2015 32,326 miles

both o/s tyres splitting on inside side wall

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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BJ12 RXV is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 BJ12 RXV, 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 BJ12 RXV registered?

BJ12 RXV is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 March 2012.

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