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W603 VCD

2012 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2024
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,857 mi
Last recorded137,857 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2023
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW603 VCD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc
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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2023 137,857 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2023 137,857 miles

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Apr 2022 136,404 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 134,445 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2021 134,445 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jun 2020 132,809 miles

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

Fail 18 Jun 2020 132,809 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2019 128,412 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2018 124,143 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement lower rear bush, both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2017 117,979 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 110,777 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2016 110,777 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Pass 17 Jun 2015 107,940 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2014 106,339 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2013 103,862 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2012 100,956 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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W603 VCD is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2012 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.7% with a typical mileage of 70,799 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 W603 VCD, 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 14 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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W603 VCD is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 July 2012.

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