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SL63 TXA

2013 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,893 mi
Last recorded106,893 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Legacy68,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL63 TXA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 106,893 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play outer lower ball joint slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2025 94,177 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2024 89,405 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2023 85,595 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2023 85,586 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Nov 2022 80,976 miles

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner & outer edges

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Fail 9 Nov 2022 80,976 miles

Headlamp aim too low both low pin at switch broken (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Offside Front tyre worn badly on inner & outer edges

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

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

Rear heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2021 73,765 miles

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Fail 10 Nov 2021 73,765 miles

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear to nearside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

rear tyres feathered on inner edge

Pass 19 Nov 2020 66,991 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2020 66,991 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 21 Oct 2019 59,451 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2018 51,577 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx. on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm approx. on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

has a sticker in swept area of screen but not affecting view of road

Fail 15 Nov 2018 51,576 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush bonding failed (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx. on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm approx. on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

has a sticker in swept area of screen but not affecting view of road

Pass 21 Dec 2017 45,834 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2016 38,249 miles

Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened servo lightly corroded at bottom (3.6.A.2b)

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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SL63 TXA is a 2013 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

Across all 2013 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 80.8% with a typical mileage of 68,550 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 SL63 TXA, 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 13 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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SL63 TXA is a 2013 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 December 2013.

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