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BF51 LVW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Aug 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

110,937 mi
Last recorded110,937 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LVW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 110,937 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2024 106,927 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 103,660 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2022 101,094 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2021 98,358 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2020 96,859 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2020 96,859 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding check pads. (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 93,530 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2018 90,156 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 90,018 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 84,599 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jul 2016 81,894 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2015 75,273 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 20 Jul 2015 75,273 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 72,470 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 9 Aug 2013 68,567 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to see part of brakepipe nearside and offside.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Aug 2013 68,508 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Unable to see part of brakepipe nearside and offside.

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Aug 2012 66,025 miles

engine warning lamp on

Fail 2 Aug 2012 66,019 miles

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

engine warning lamp on

Pass 22 Jun 2011 63,284 miles

engine warning light on

wipers worn

Pass 12 Mar 2010 61,895 miles

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

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

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

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

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

various covers fitted obscuring view

Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,253 miles

All four tyres are worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Feb 2008 55,036 miles

front brake discs inner surfaces lightly scored

front brake pads worn thin

Pass 20 Oct 2006 50,006 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 LVW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 BF51 LVW, 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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BF51 LVW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 September 2001.

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