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SY13 GZC

2013 Subaru Legacy

Grey Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Mar 2027
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,284 mi
Last recorded120,284 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Legacy68,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY13 GZC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2013
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2026 120,284 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2024 119,604 miles

Electric parking brake motor in secure

Underside of the vehicle is covered in underseal concealing some testable items

Fail 11 Jun 2024 119,589 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Leaking (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Electric parking brake motor in secure

Underside of the vehicle is covered in underseal concealing some testable items

Pass 10 Jun 2023 104,783 miles

underseal applied under vehicle unable to see some components

Fail 10 Jun 2023 104,783 miles

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

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

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

underseal applied under vehicle unable to see some components

Pass 5 Jul 2022 100,408 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2022 100,407 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2021 91,607 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2020 83,665 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2019 71,785 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2018 60,053 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2017 48,740 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 37,826 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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SY13 GZC is a 2013 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SY13 GZC, 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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What year was SY13 GZC registered?

SY13 GZC is a 2013 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 April 2013.

Is SY13 GZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SY13 GZC shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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