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BJ60 OTH

2010 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Aug 2026
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

145,715 mi
Last recorded145,715 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2025
Typical for 2010 Subaru Legacy82,874 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ60 OTH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2010
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2025 145,715 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases At joint[deteriorated]between exhaust centre pipe TO exhaust rear silencer pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust mounting defective Exhaust centre silencer section (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front FOG lamp Inoperative?

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened shock absorber (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Aug 2024 136,084 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2024 135,691 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Also DPF lamp flashing (8.2.2.2 (g))

Headlamp cleaning device for LED or HID headlamp inoperative (4.1.6 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. Zone A (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Aug 2023 125,548 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "Stone chips" (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 125,515 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction AMBER lamp flashing? (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (BOTH sides of vehicle) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Note;- DPF (particulate) lamp "flashing"?

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (BOTH sides of vehicle) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view "Stone chips" (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2022 117,952 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. wearing smooth on inner and outer edges. ply or cords soon. 225/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Signs of heat on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread blocks. 225/45zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Sep 2022 117,952 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both. wearing smooth on inner and outer edges. ply or cords soon. 225/45zr18 (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively Signs of heat on disc (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2-3mm. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Between tread blocks. 225/45zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip. Zone A. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Jul 2021 108,917 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2021 108,917 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 225/45zr18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Amber "Parking Brake light" on

Pass 12 Aug 2020 103,547 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle,(esp.inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Note;- FRONT brakes making a "DRONING" noise when applied, (maybe due friction material?)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face, NOTE quite close to canvas! ALSO 3.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 12 Aug 2020 103,547 miles

Electronic parking brake warning indicates a malfunction Amber parking brake lamp On? (1.1.6 (e))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine lamp & particulate lamp ON? (8.2.2.2 (g))

Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted sharp protrusion caused by damage (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle,(esp.inner faces) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Note;- "OIL" lamp On?

Note;- FRONT brakes making a "DRONING" noise when applied, (maybe due friction material?)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edges of tyre tread face, NOTE quite close to canvas! ALSO 3.0mm tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2019 94,511 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracks on rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracks on rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on centre of tyre to approx. 2.0mm AND wearing on inner edges of tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 94,508 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction mil lamp, DPF lamp AND park lamp indicating a emission related fault? (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edges worn (225/45R18,95Y) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edges worn, (225/45R18, 95Y) (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracks on rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin outer pad 2-3mm? (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement cracks on rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wear on centre of tyre to approx. 2.0mm AND wearing on inner edges of tread face (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH sides of vehicle (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 85,031 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge approx. 2-3mm & wear on inner tyre tread face. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2017 74,720 miles

Note;- Offside front tyre has wear on inner edge

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' " stone chip" (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Jul 2016 64,104 miles

Exhaust backbox joint beginning to corrode.

Nearside front tyre cuts In outer sidewall (not to canvass).

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 64,097 miles

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

Exhaust backbox joint beginning to corrode.

Nearside front tyre cuts In outer sidewall (not to canvass).

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 10 Aug 2015 52,955 miles

rear wiper blade not clearing

unable to fully inspect rear belts due to child seats

Fail 10 Aug 2015 52,955 miles

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

rear wiper blade not clearing

unable to fully inspect rear belts due to child seats

Pass 12 Aug 2014 41,937 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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BJ60 OTH is a 2010 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 2010 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.6% with a typical mileage of 82,874 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 BJ60 OTH, 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 16 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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BJ60 OTH is a 2010 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 December 2010.

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