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HS02 VFC

2011 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests21 (10 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate47.6%

Mileage

179,758 mi
Last recorded179,758 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Legacy76,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHS02 VFC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2011
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 11 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2025 179,758 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2025 179,758 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ALL 4 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both discoloured (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2024 176,290 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Dec 2024 176,289 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front and rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both (5.3.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 171,199 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2021 171,182 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system leaking at cailper (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear lamp unit loose

Pass 23 Oct 2020 165,695 miles

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

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

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

Fail 9 Oct 2020 165,672 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2019 160,311 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear brake discs corroded

outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Fail 2 Oct 2019 160,311 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

front and rear brake discs corroded

outer sills have plastic covers fitted

Pass 13 Jun 2017 159,887 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 159,884 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2016 157,285 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view housing insecure (8.1.2a)

Fail 29 Mar 2016 157,282 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Front wing mirror slight movement

both front discs slightly lip & worn

Fail 17 Feb 2016 156,898 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Electrical wiring insecure battery connect loose (1.9.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

auxbelt damage

eml on

Pass 20 Feb 2015 152,623 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 152,623 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear brake discs rusty.

Pass 21 Feb 2014 148,912 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to fully inspect O/S & N/S outer sills due to plastic sill cov ers fitted.

Fail 20 Feb 2014 148,912 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Unable to fully inspect O/S & N/S outer sills due to plastic sill cov ers fitted.

Fail 20 Jun 2011 145,809 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Jun 2011 145,809 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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HS02 VFC is a 2011 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 47.6%.

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 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 HS02 VFC, 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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HS02 VFC is a 2011 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 2011.

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