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FJ13 VGG

2013 Subaru Legacy

White Diesel 1998cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Jan 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

106,902 mi
Last recorded106,902 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2026
Typical for 2013 Subaru Legacy68,550 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ13 VGG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2013
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2026 106,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Jul 2024 101,622 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2024 101,622 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Pass 4 Jul 2023 99,585 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2023 99,585 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Jun 2022 90,765 miles

Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

Pass 4 May 2021 85,009 miles
Pass 17 May 2019 77,273 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2018 60,020 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear discs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2018 60,020 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Rear discs corroded

Pass 21 Feb 2017 41,690 miles
Pass 29 Feb 2016 38,251 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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FJ13 VGG is a 2013 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,998cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FJ13 VGG, 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 FJ13 VGG registered?

FJ13 VGG is a 2013 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2013.

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