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BJ51 BZY

2001 Subaru Legacy

Bronze Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

172,422 mi
Last recorded172,422 miles
Recorded on16 May 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 BZY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 May 2017 172,422 miles
Pass 20 May 2016 172,100 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2015 166,858 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2014 161,150 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2013 156,727 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2012 150,010 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 140,912 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2010 130,777 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 Jun 2009 119,986 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2009 119,914 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 108,239 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 96,954 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2006 78,759 miles

Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 22 Jun 2006 78,759 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2005 56,576 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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BJ51 BZY is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Bronze with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 BJ51 BZY, 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 BJ51 BZY registered?

BJ51 BZY is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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