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BJ51 CGF

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2019
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

126,902 mi
Last recorded126,902 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ51 CGF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2018 126,902 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2018 126,901 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2017 120,346 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 24 Oct 2017 120,346 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 5 Oct 2016 119,010 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

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

all brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2015 114,489 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2015 110,942 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2014 105,517 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2012 100,349 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

power steering slightly noisy and judders

Pass 20 Dec 2011 94,025 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2011 93,940 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 29 Dec 2010 86,665 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Dec 2009 80,495 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2008 72,518 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Nov 2007 65,330 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 30 Nov 2007 65,330 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Sep 2006 59,658 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)

number plate damaged

Pass 20 Sep 2005 48,385 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 CGF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 CGF, 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 CGF registered?

BJ51 CGF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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