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R555 MFA

2011 Subaru Legacy

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Sep 2026
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,993 mi
Last recorded130,993 miles
Recorded on5 Sep 2025
Typical for 2011 Subaru Legacy76,588 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR555 MFA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2011
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Sep 2025 130,993 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jul 2023 127,067 miles

front fog lights not working

Fail 24 Jul 2023 127,067 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

front fog lights not working

Pass 1 Aug 2022 122,399 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2021 120,169 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2021 120,159 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both tyres worn on inner (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear exhaust flange deteriorated between centre and rear

Pass 30 Jul 2020 105,839 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2019 90,777 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 74,259 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2017 56,632 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 50,853 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2016 50,853 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2015 40,429 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 29,621 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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R555 MFA is a 2011 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 R555 MFA, 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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R555 MFA is a 2011 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 October 2011.

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