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MC61 ARZ

2011 Subaru Legacy

Red Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Jul 2027
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

82,553 mi
Last recorded82,553 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2026
Typical for 2011 Subaru Legacy76,588 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMC61 ARZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2011
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2026 82,553 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL BRAKE PIPES COATED (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 79,633 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2025 79,629 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Jul 2024 75,600 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 71,168 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2023 71,168 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/45R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 64,848 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2021 59,070 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2020 57,131 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve cracking (5.2.3 (j))

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Tyre valve badly cracking (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 26 Jul 2019 52,185 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 46,346 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/45 R18 91W Inner edge of tread worn (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Jul 2017 36,472 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 25,361 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2015 16,079 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2015 16,038 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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MC61 ARZ is a 2011 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 MC61 ARZ, 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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MC61 ARZ is a 2011 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 November 2011.

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