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MK10 XLM

2010 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

129,615 mi
Last recorded129,615 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2026
Typical for 2010 Subaru Legacy82,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK10 XLM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2026 129,615 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2025 118,205 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 20 Jan 2024 103,285 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2024 103,285 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Dec 2022 94,813 miles

Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

General age related surface corrosion to rear subframe and side sills

Slight movement in rear stabiliser bar but not excessive

Pass 7 Jan 2022 89,819 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount is cracked and perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount is cracked and perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 6 Jan 2022 89,817 miles

Emissions not tested due to major exhaust leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Rear silencer and centre pipe flange has corroded away causing a Major leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box to centre box joint (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount is cracked and perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened Top mount is cracked and perishing (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jan 2021 85,481 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2020 82,902 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 8 Jan 2020 82,900 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 77,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 9 Jan 2019 77,779 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2018 73,575 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2017 71,095 miles

Offside Front Inner Nail in tyre edge cannot be repaired ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin cannot see thickness? (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front tyres edges very low but has raised edges (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres walls tears in rubber offside very deep close to going to cords?

knock on steering rack under load may rack arm?

Pass 29 Feb 2016 64,552 miles

Rear exhaust joint corroded.

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

under trays and outer sill covers fitted also inner wheel arch covers fitted.

Pass 5 Feb 2015 52,133 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Feb 2014 39,310 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 25,451 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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MK10 XLM is a 2010 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 82,874 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 MK10 XLM, 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 16 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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MK10 XLM is a 2010 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 March 2010.

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