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BK08 FXD

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2025
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

64,904 mi
Last recorded64,904 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2024
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK08 FXD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2024 64,904 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 3 Dec 2024 64,902 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both rear 215-45-17v split (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215-45-17w worn/damaged on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 63,903 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (all) (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (all rear) (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Mar 2022 62,500 miles

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

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 60,648 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2020 59,310 miles

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

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 57,148 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2018 54,854 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 52,900 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)

Pass 23 Mar 2016 50,964 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 48,735 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 45,067 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2013 41,003 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 41,003 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 36,535 miles

All tyres feathering on edges slightly.

Exhaust joints corrosion.

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Mar 2012 36,535 miles

All tyres feathering on edges slightly.

Exhaust joints corrosion.

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Mar 2011 33,129 miles

sudden drop in brake pedal when pressed hard

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 FXD is a 2008 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc 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 FXD, 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 FXD registered?

BK08 FXD is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 March 2008.

Is BK08 FXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK08 FXD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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