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C18 SMF

2011 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Dec 2026
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

68,371 mi
Last recorded68,371 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Legacy76,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationC18 SMF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2025 68,371 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2025 66,752 miles

Central Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides through tread area on edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Jul 2024 63,230 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 17 Jun 2023 60,256 miles

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded.

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides through tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 13 Jun 2023 60,250 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both not working. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On the limit both edges, also cracked and split through tread area on both edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Fuel pipes corroded.

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides through tread area. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 60,030 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 60,000 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both between treads (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 59,665 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2019 58,251 miles

Front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 3 Oct 2018 55,370 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2017 52,433 miles

Covers fitted unable to test some testable items,

Pass 4 Oct 2016 49,517 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 44,651 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 36,131 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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C18 SMF is a 2011 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2011 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.3% with a typical mileage of 76,588 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 C18 SMF, 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 15 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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C18 SMF is a 2011 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 October 2011.

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