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BL61 GGU

2012 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Nov 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

106,614 mi
Last recorded106,614 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2025
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL61 GGU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2025 106,614 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2025 106,364 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2024 92,247 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Fail 20 Nov 2024 92,247 miles

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

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

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

Rear exhaust joint corroded

Pass 24 Nov 2023 78,689 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2023 78,334 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2022 78,026 miles

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

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

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

heat sheild insecure

Pass 20 Sep 2021 73,998 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2020 67,438 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2019 60,988 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2018 53,294 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 47,268 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 39,677 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2015 31,589 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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BL61 GGU is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 BL61 GGU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BL61 GGU registered?

BL61 GGU is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 February 2012.

Is BL61 GGU safe to buy?

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