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AY51 LYU

2001 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Dec 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

89,320 mi
Last recorded89,320 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY51 LYU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Fail 19 Dec 2019 89,320 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor area at (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner valence (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holed at (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe holed at (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2018 87,830 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 85,738 miles

Body has slight corrosion body, underside and components (6.1.B.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Gearbox leaking

Fail 30 Nov 2017 85,685 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion wing (6.1.C.1)

Gearbox leaking

Pass 5 Sep 2016 85,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Oil leak ()

Rear centre, seatbelt not fully checked due to personal possesions

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

body, underside and components corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2016 85,579 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear centre, seatbelt not fully checked due to personal possesions

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

body, underside and components corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2015 84,143 miles

body, underside and components corroded

front bumper insecure

o/s/f acc damaged

oil leak

play in prop-shaft centre bearing

Fail 18 Jul 2015 84,132 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front bumper insecure

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Play in prop-shaft centre bearing

body, underside and components corroded

o/s/f acc damaged

Pass 26 Aug 2014 81,090 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear tyre worn on edge

slight oil leak

Pass 22 May 2013 73,659 miles

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

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

steering slightly heavey

Pass 28 Apr 2012 63,636 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2012 6,364 miles

Nearside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 18 May 2011 59,828 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 11 May 2010 53,040 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 45,388 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 38,568 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 33,340 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2006 29,331 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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AY51 LYU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 AY51 LYU, 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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What year was AY51 LYU registered?

AY51 LYU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2001.

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