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AK51 HLZ

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2020
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

116,324 mi
Last recorded116,324 miles
Recorded on4 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK51 HLZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 May 2019 116,324 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

GENERAL UNDER BODY CORROSION

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

Pass 28 Apr 2018 95,930 miles

Offside Rear side wall cracking

Fail 27 Apr 2018 95,343 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear side wall cracking

Pass 3 May 2017 87,644 miles

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

Pass 3 May 2016 81,007 miles
Pass 5 May 2015 71,461 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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nearside front tyre has cuts in it but not to cords

Fail 1 May 2015 71,455 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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nearside front tyre has cuts in it but not to cords

Pass 18 Jan 2013 71,105 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 18 Jan 2013 71,105 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 70,937 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 31 Jan 2012 70,937 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2011 69,521 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Jan 2011 69,519 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2010 67,884 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 63,698 miles

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

Fail 30 Jan 2008 63,698 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 2 Feb 2007 61,113 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 61,056 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jan 2006 57,814 miles

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

rear number plate starting to deteriorate

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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AK51 HLZ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 AK51 HLZ, 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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AK51 HLZ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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