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2010 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Diesel · DC05 AFC

DC05 AFC

2010 Subaru Legacy (2.0L, diesel). First registered 16/01/2010. Recorded mileage 85,575 miles. MOT valid until 02/11/2026. Taxed until 01/05/2027.

Make & Model
SUBARU LEGACY
Year / Origin
2010 · Chester
Safety Recall
Unknown
MOT Status
Valid until 02/11/2026
Road Tax
Taxed (01/05/2027)
Recorded Mileage
85,575 mi
ULEZ Compliance
Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine
Diesel · 2.0L
Reliability Guide
Common Faults
MOT Status
Valid
Valid until 02/11/2026
Tax Status
Taxed
Tax due 01/05/2027
Fuel Type
Diesel
Year
2010
Engine
1994cc
Mechanical Assessment

AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.

The vehicle is currently roadworthy, having passed its most recent inspection in October 2025 with no recorded defects. The maintenance trend appears highly stable, as the car has consistently passed tests over the last several years. While a failure was noted in October 2024, it was rectified immediately within five days to achieve a passing result, suggesting that the owner is responsive to mechanical safety requirements when they arise. The mileage pattern is notably low for a sixteen-year-old vehicle, averaging approximately 5,350 miles per year. There is a consistent accumulation of mileage between tests, such as 6,000 miles driven between 2024 and 2025, and roughly 4,000 miles in the most recent interval. This low usage suggests the car has not faced heavy drivetrain stress, though low mileage can sometimes mask the aging of rubber-based components and seals that benefit from regular movement. A buyer should focus their in-person inspection on components that degrade from age and stationary periods rather than distance. Given the vehicle's age, the suspension bushings, rubber boots, and hoses should be checked for cracking or rot, as these often become brittle on low-mileage. Additionally, the buyer should inspect the undercarriage for structural rust and the brake lines for corrosion, as these are common weak points for this generation of Subaru irrespective of the miles driven.

DC05 AFC Key Findings

  • 5 MOT tests recorded
  • Latest MOT passed on 15/10/2025
  • 85,575 miles recorded at latest MOT
  • 1 historical MOT failure
  • 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
  • Recurring tyres items (2 mentions)

Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.

MOT Roadworthiness Analysis
85
/ 100 · Good
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good

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✓ Taxed
✓ Good MOT pass rate (80%)
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DC05 AFC Mileage History

  1. 03/11/202271,860 mi
  2. 26/10/202375,160 mi+3,300 mi
  3. 17/10/202479,503 mi+4,343 mi
  4. 22/10/202479,503 mi
  5. 15/10/202585,575 mi+6,072 mi

Average of roughly 4,652 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

DC05 AFC MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 12 Sept 2026, 09:56
MOT Analysis

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 2010 Subaru Legacy (DC05 AFC) between November 2022 and October 2025.

The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 15 October 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue), Brakes (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 5 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: “Nearside Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative snapped (4.1.5 (a))”; “Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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