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BJ51 CAA

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jun 2025
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

137,876 mi
Last recorded137,876 miles
Recorded on29 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 CAA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jun 2024 137,876 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both front chassis areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

Fail 14 Jun 2024 137,869 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both front chassis areas at lower suspension arms corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear inner sill areas corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust system corroded

outer sill panels fitted (not able to inspect full outer sills)

Pass 10 Nov 2022 137,416 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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))

Fail 26 Oct 2022 137,398 miles

Central Rear Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users fuel leak at over flow pipe at fuel tank (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Central Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened all rear components corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole in boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords run flat damage to inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective lens slightly distorted (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rear brake pipes corroded slightly (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 127,379 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (c) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2020 117,898 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 117,767 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 May 2019 105,472 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Feb 2019 105,354 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2019 105,354 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Oct 2011 99,476 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2011 99,466 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2010 93,382 miles

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded.

Pass 3 Oct 2009 84,537 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2009 84,532 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 4 Oct 2008 75,259 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2007 63,950 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 52,931 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2006 52,831 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 CAA is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 BJ51 CAA, 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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BJ51 CAA is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 September 2001.

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