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BK61 HTX

2012 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Jul 2026
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,859 mi
Last recorded104,859 miles
Recorded on29 Jul 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK61 HTX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jul 2025 104,859 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2025 104,857 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2023 104,713 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2022 102,422 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front bottom arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 23 Feb 2021 100,034 miles

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

under tray fitted

Fail 22 Feb 2021 100,034 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

under tray fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2020 98,145 miles

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

exhaust slightly corroded

under tray fitted

Pass 20 Feb 2019 94,221 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2019 94,221 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 96,296 miles

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2017 86,927 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2015 79,139 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2014 53,095 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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BK61 HTX is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BK61 HTX, 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 BK61 HTX registered?

BK61 HTX is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 January 2012.

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