MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,495 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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all tyres close to legal limit
all tyres perished/cracked
front registration plate damaged but not likely to be miss read
slight play in both front inner steering tie rod ends
vehicle underbody slightly corroded and wet at time of test
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened broken (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
all tyres close to legal limit
all tyres perished/cracked
front registration plate damaged but not likely to be miss read
slight play in both front inner steering tie rod ends
vehicle underbody slightly corroded and wet at time of test
chip to windscreen
front registration plate damaged
offside front tyre cracked and perished
offside rear tyre cracked and perished
rear registration plate deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
chip to windscreen
front registration plate damaged
offside front tyre cracked and perished
offside rear tyre cracked and perished
rear registration plate deteriorated
both front anti roll bar rubber bushes worn
chip to windscreen
nearside rear anti rollbar rubber bush worn
offside front road wheel has a slight drag
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front anti roll bar rubber bushes worn
chip to windscreen
nearside rear anti rollbar rubber bush worn
offside front road wheel has a slight drag
rear number plate deteriorated
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
engine man light on
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
e.m.l.light illuminated
Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
e.m.l.light illuminated
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
engine warning lamp stays on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
engine management light on
n/s/f inner driveshaft gaitor split
rear brake pads low
rear exhaust box poor condition/outer skin corroded
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
both front wiper blades poor condition
front brake pads low
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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BK51 FAF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.
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 BK51 FAF, 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 BK51 FAF registered?
BK51 FAF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.
Is BK51 FAF safe to buy?
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