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BJ51 CEU

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

190,908 mi
Last recorded190,908 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 CEU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2022 190,908 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front brake hose not attaced

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front brake hose not attaced

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroded

some suspension components corroded

Pass 17 Dec 2020 183,172 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2019 173,615 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 6 Dec 2019 173,414 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 13 Dec 2018 165,453 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 156,066 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear - both slight (6.3.1d)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ( both slight ) (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel ( brake disc covers rusty ) (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear - both slight (3.5.1i)

Fail 2 Oct 2017 156,060 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint and d / u bush - ( both ) (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front and rear (8.2.3)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively all (8.2.2)

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear - both slight (6.3.1d)

Front Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint ( both slight ) (2.4.G.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel ( brake disc covers rusty ) (3.1.6b)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear - both slight (3.5.1i)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 150,455 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2016 150,455 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 143,511 miles

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

Fail 26 Aug 2014 134,884 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Aug 2014 134,884 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 126,828 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2012 118,188 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 9 Aug 2012 118,188 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

n/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished

Fail 26 Aug 2011 113,915 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

front brake discs worn

front number plate deteriorated

rear diff wet with fluid

slight play in steering rack

Pass 26 Aug 2011 113,915 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres starting to deteriorate

front brake discs worn

front number plate deteriorated

rear diff wet with fluid

slight play in steering rack

Pass 11 Aug 2010 107,594 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2009 96,931 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 87,897 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 77,563 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 67,524 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2005 56,382 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 CEU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 CEU, 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 CEU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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