2012 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Diesel · BF12 YFJ
2012 Subaru Legacy (2.0L, diesel). First registered 31 Mar 2012. Recorded mileage 149,054 miles. MOT valid until 11 Aug 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2012 · Birmingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 11 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 149,054 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
BF12 YFJ Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 13/08/2026
- 149,054 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 7 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Average
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BF12 YFJ Mileage History
- 02/07/2024131,346 mi
- 02/07/2024131,346 mi
- 07/07/2025140,789 mi+9,443 mi
- 07/07/2025140,792 mi+3 mi
- 13/08/2026149,054 mi+8,262 mi
Average of roughly 8,379 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
BF12 YFJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2012 Subaru Legacy (BF12 YFJ) between July 2024 and August 2026.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 13 August 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (9 issues), Suspension (4 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Steering (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 32 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords deep cuts inner edges co”; “Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer joint excessive corrosion, one fixing bolt missing”; “Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/45/r18 (5.2.3 (e))”.
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