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BD51 HWC

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,203 mi
Last recorded159,203 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 HWC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2015 159,203 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear at hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

REAR SUBFRAME HAS CORROSION

Fail 22 Oct 2015 159,203 miles

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)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low AND OUT OF FOCUS (1.8)

Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) SUSPECT TRACK ROD NEARSIDE (2.2.A.1b)

front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

rear brake binding BOTH SUSPECT BEARING ON OFFSIDE (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded to nearside rear at hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

REAR SUBFRAME HAS CORROSION

Pass 23 Oct 2014 145,779 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 16 Oct 2014 145,494 miles

Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Oct 2013 132,333 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 117,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2012 117,947 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Nov 2011 103,989 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2011 103,775 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 4 Oct 2010 83,571 miles

Advise n/s rear anti/roll bar link pin

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

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

Fail 1 Oct 2010 83,571 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Advise n/s rear anti/roll bar link pin

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

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

Pass 5 May 2009 58,429 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2008 40,735 miles

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

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

Pass 3 May 2007 20,787 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 17,350 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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BD51 HWC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BD51 HWC, 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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BD51 HWC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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