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YJ61 VFS

2012 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2500cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Apr 2027
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

118,725 mi
Last recorded118,725 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2026
Typical for 2012 Subaru Legacy70,799 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ61 VFS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2012
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,500cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 28 Apr 2026 118,725 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 109,561 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2024 99,593 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2023 95,012 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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YJ61 VFS is a 2012 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,500cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 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 YJ61 VFS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was YJ61 VFS registered?

YJ61 VFS is a 2012 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 February 2012.

Is YJ61 VFS safe to buy?

The MOT history for YJ61 VFS shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YJ61 VFS have outstanding finance?

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