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BF51 LWW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

98,258 mi
Last recorded98,258 miles
Recorded on8 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF51 LWW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 May 2025 98,258 miles

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and worn on outside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has a small hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 2 May 2025 98,207 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Central Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and worn on outside edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer has a small hole. (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Jun 2023 94,746 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 8 Jun 2022 90,797 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2021 90,528 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2020 89,958 miles
Pass 31 May 2019 88,262 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2018 86,362 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 84,599 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2016 82,173 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 78,796 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 75,665 miles

Wiper blades ready for changing

Pass 15 Jun 2013 73,231 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Jun 2012 71,976 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 71,095 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 70,548 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2009 59,388 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 66,904 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2007 61,852 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2006 58,512 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 LWW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 LWW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BF51 LWW registered?

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

Is BF51 LWW safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF51 LWW shows 20 tests with a 95% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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