MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,611 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak ()
engine check light illuminated
Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
mil light on
slight play n/s/f rack end
slight play o/s/f rack end
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
slight play n/s/f rack end
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Offside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
brakes slightlc corroded (all four)
coil springs corroded (all four)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
brakes slightlc corroded (all four)
coil springs corroded (all four)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
aims on limits
both front coil springs corroded
both rear anti roll bar d bushs have slight play in d bushes
both rear anti roll bar lniks have slight play in ball joints
drivers belt frayed slightly
exhaust system corroded
fornt discs worn slightly
front discs slightly scored and slightly worn
front pads wearing low
rear brakes slightly fluctuating
rear exhaust box outer casing split and coroded
slight judder at front brakes second hand discs and pads fitted
brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)
drivers belt frayed slightly
exhaust system corroded
fornt discs worn slightly
front pads wearing low
rear brakes slightly fluctuating
both front coil springs corroded
both rear anti roll bar d bushs have slight play in d bushes
both rear anti roll bar lniks have slight play in ball joints
rear exhaust box outer casing split and coroded
BRAKES, front brake pads low on friction material.
TYRES, nearside rear tyre has nail/screw in tread.
offside front inner cv boot has been repaired, and not leaking at time of test.
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
BRAKES, front brake pads low on friction material.
LIGHTS, nearside headlamp image image incorrect.
TYRES, nearside rear tyre has nail/screw in tread.
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BF51 LWO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 BF51 LWO, 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 LWO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 September 2001.
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