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BU63 VDE

2013 Subaru Legacy

Black Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2024
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,000 mi
Last recorded106,000 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2023
Typical for 2013 Subaru Legacy68,550 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU63 VDE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2013
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2023 106,000 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2022 104,439 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2022 104,439 miles

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 96,687 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2020 90,978 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 88,205 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2019 88,205 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2018 78,788 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Nov 2018 78,788 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 22 Sep 2017 64,295 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2017 64,295 miles

Front registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Rear registration plate margin less than the minimum requirement (6.3.4g)

Pass 13 Sep 2016 49,337 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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BU63 VDE is a 2013 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BU63 VDE, 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 BU63 VDE registered?

BU63 VDE is a 2013 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 September 2013.

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