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A19 MWG

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

164,691 mi
Last recorded164,691 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA19 MWG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2024 164,691 miles

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill under plastic outer sill, unable to inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension arm bushes perished both sides

corrosion on front suspension legs

oil leaks from engine

Fail 15 Aug 2024 164,644 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near top of spring (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front fog light not working

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill under plastic outer sill, unable to inspect (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

Rear suspension arm bushes perished both sides

corrosion on front suspension legs

oil leaks from engine

Pass 25 Aug 2023 162,815 miles

unable to check condition of floor as it's covered in underseal

unable to check condition of outer sills as plastic over sills fitted

Fail 8 Aug 2023 162,745 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corrosion near suspension unit unable to see condition of outer sill under plastic cover (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength corrosion by suspension mounting inner and outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion on front inner sill areas/ corrosion on front shock absorbers

underseal on rear brake pipes, unable to see condition of pipes

Pass 4 Aug 2022 161,311 miles

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2022 161,311 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Aug 2021 156,600 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2020 152,269 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle underside coated in waxoil

Pass 12 Jul 2019 145,587 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2018 138,855 miles

Front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Jul 2017 133,476 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 125,545 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 10 Jul 2015 120,798 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Fail 10 Jul 2015 120,798 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 115,291 miles

Oil leak

front n/s tyre worn outside edge

Nearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Pass 11 Jul 2013 108,998 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2012 104,029 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 6 Jul 2011 97,906 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

drivers seat back slightly loose

Pass 6 Jul 2011 97,906 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

drivers seat back slightly loose

Pass 28 Jul 2010 91,167 miles

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 28 Jul 2010 91,167 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jul 2009 83,228 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2009 83,222 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jul 2008 73,436 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 15 Jul 2008 73,433 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 3 Jul 2007 61,692 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 25 Jul 2006 50,859 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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A19 MWG is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 95,393 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 A19 MWG, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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A19 MWG is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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