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BK08 FWJ

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

206,486 mi
Last recorded206,486 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 206,486 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Under seal corroded, front and rear

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Under seal corroded, front and rear

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

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Rear differential bushes deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jan 2026 206,480 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Under seal corroded, front and rear

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Under seal corroded, front and rear

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

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

Rear Heat shield loose

Rear Rear differential bushes deteriorated

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2025 199,696 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust cat damaged has hole causing slight leak of gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test air freshener ()

Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall - marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall has cuts and slits - marked in yellow (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 3mm-4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear subframe corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2024 191,628 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2023 191,570 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both rears D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn Both rear front arm bushes (chalked) (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage Both ends of steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 11 Nov 2022 187,370 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 187,370 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2021 184,130 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2020 179,493 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2019 163,183 miles

offside and nearside front lower suspension arm bushes starting to perish

Pass 6 Apr 2018 155,743 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 148,921 miles

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit And cut in side wall (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 142,903 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 135,304 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 135,290 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 28 Mar 2014 120,514 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 93,007 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,307 miles

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2011 51,601 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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BK08 FWJ is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 BK08 FWJ, 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 BK08 FWJ registered?

BK08 FWJ is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 March 2008.

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