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BF51 LRX

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 May 2011
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

124,781 mi
Last recorded124,781 miles
Recorded on28 Apr 2010
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LRX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Apr 2010 124,781 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 124,593 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 May 2009 113,113 miles
Fail 7 May 2009 113,113 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2008 98,235 miles

rear brake pads worn past wear limit. Advise these are replaced

Fail 12 May 2008 98,235 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

rear brake pads worn past wear limit. Advise these are replaced

Pass 14 May 2007 86,943 miles

both front drive shaft inner coupling gaiters split

Fail 14 May 2007 86,943 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front drive shaft inner coupling gaiters split

Pass 16 May 2006 78,184 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 71,423 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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BF51 LRX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BF51 LRX, 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 BF51 LRX registered?

BF51 LRX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 September 2001.

Is BF51 LRX safe to buy?

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