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WF52 FVT

2013 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2025
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

124,398 mi
Last recorded124,398 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2024
Typical for 2013 Subaru Legacy68,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF52 FVT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2024 124,398 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Radiator mount corroded. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Slightly insecure. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low tread and perished. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Underside of vehicle has slight corrosion.

Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Opaque sun visor fitted, drivers view unaffected. (3.2 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Feb 2024 124,398 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both rear discs heavily corroded and lipped. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs heavily corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Crossmember corroded (radiator mount) (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Opaque sun visor strip fitted to swept area but not affecting drivers view of the road. (3.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure and has a slight grease leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Insecure and has a slight grease leak. (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Low on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive Slight gearbox oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Underside has slight corrosion throughout. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 123,627 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 116,544 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 107,655 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2020 102,682 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jan 2019 99,244 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel tight to turn

Fail 22 Jan 2019 99,244 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front wheel tight to turn

Pass 6 Mar 2018 95,156 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level p/s level low aswel (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre tread cracking

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 21 Mar 2017 89,882 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bushs (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Mar 2017 89,877 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing split pin missing track rod end (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Electrical wiring insecure rear fog lamp wiring (1.9.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush d bushs (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 85,697 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 85,697 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2014 78,883 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2013 69,930 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 31 Jan 2013 69,923 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Rear Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

Rear Rear fog lamp tell tale missing (1.3.1b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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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WF52 FVT is a 2013 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,990cc petrol 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 WF52 FVT, 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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WF52 FVT is a 2013 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 2013.

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