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BJ12 RXX

2012 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Apr 2027
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

110,627 mi
Last recorded110,627 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ12 RXX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2026 110,627 miles

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (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))

Fail 27 Mar 2026 110,395 miles

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

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer flange (8.2.1.1 (b))

Coolant level low

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (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))

Pass 5 Apr 2025 98,862 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2025 98,716 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2024 84,426 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2023 70,149 miles

Nearside repeater lamp slightly dim

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Apr 2022 59,390 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2022 59,390 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Apr 2021 53,385 miles

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

Fail 30 Mar 2021 53,320 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres worn badly on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Mar 2020 47,184 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2019 40,178 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2018 34,144 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2017 26,801 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 19,156 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 11,907 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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BJ12 RXX is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RXX, 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 RXX registered?

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

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