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BM53 LFB

2014 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2024
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

170,505 mi
Last recorded170,505 miles
Recorded on5 May 2023
Typical for 2014 Subaru Legacy118,531 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 LFB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2014
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 May 2023 170,505 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both. (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 May 2022 168,010 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2021 160,788 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2020 154,181 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2019 146,509 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 May 2018 137,976 miles

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

Fail 30 Apr 2018 137,976 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar cracked (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 128,180 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 119,929 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 114,327 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2014 174,177 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jul 2014 174,177 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

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

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

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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BM53 LFB is a 2014 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

Across all 2014 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.3% with a typical mileage of 118,531 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 BM53 LFB, 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 12 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BM53 LFB is a 2014 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 2014.

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