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BL08 XFO

2008 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jun 2027
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,796 mi
Last recorded134,796 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2026
Typical for 2008 Subaru Legacy87,893 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL08 XFO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2026 134,796 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Steering box has seepage (2.1.1 (e) (i))

Pass 20 Jun 2025 130,105 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2024 125,688 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2024 125,688 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 21 Jun 2023 120,180 miles

Exhaust noisy Heatshield loose at front section (8.1.1 (a))

Handbrake would benefit from adjustment

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2022 114,519 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 107,565 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 104,595 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2019 98,488 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 92,009 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)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 94,963 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 rear

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt 2 rear

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)

both rear exhaust boxes corroded at join too centre pipe

Pass 21 Apr 2016 76,156 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2015 67,312 miles

Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 57,905 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 38,342 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2012 38,342 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jun 2011 26,101 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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BL08 XFO 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 88.2%.

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 BL08 XFO, 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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BL08 XFO is a 2008 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 June 2008.

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