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BK08 FWT

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

140,580 mi
Last recorded140,580 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2024 140,580 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2023 136,459 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2023 136,459 miles

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 15 Nov 2022 134,315 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Dec 2021 115,646 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is cracking and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush is cracking and perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2021 108,610 miles
Pass 28 May 2019 103,779 miles
Pass 9 May 2018 96,236 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2018 95,244 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2017 84,173 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2016 70,183 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes cracking

Pass 17 Mar 2015 61,230 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

front number plate slighty cracked

near side front tyre has side wall damage but not exposing cords

off side front exhaust mounting damaged but still supporting exhaust

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 10 Apr 2014 49,303 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2014 49,302 miles

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Nail in rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2013 40,998 miles

n/s/r tyre has split in inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre has split in inner sidewall

o/s/r tyre has split in inner sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2012 32,531 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 20,920 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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front brake discs slighty corroided on inner faces

small split in end of off side front wiper blade

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 FWT is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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

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