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BN51 UPZ

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

128,743 mi
Last recorded128,743 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN51 UPZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jan 2023 128,743 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

under side corroded

Pass 24 Dec 2021 120,593 miles

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

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

under side corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2021 112,313 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 106,380 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2020 106,368 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Oct 2018 105,479 miles

suspension slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2017 104,506 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2016 103,300 miles

corrosion rear brake pipes

corrosion rear subframe

slight play o/s/r link balljoint

Fail 16 Sep 2016 103,300 miles

Front front brake binding when brake applied stay on (3.7.B.1)

corrosion rear brake pipes

corrosion rear subframe

front pads starting to look low

slight play o/s/r link balljoint

Pass 25 Sep 2015 101,527 miles

rear trailing arm mounts corrodeing and corrosion rear subframe

slight corrosion brake pipe and rear brake hose ferrals

Pass 12 Sep 2014 99,655 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2014 99,598 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 10 Sep 2013 97,718 miles

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

both rear tyres starting to crack

Pass 24 Aug 2012 94,438 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 87,041 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 78,201 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2009 72,188 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 69,621 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 66,371 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 59,072 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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BN51 UPZ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 BN51 UPZ, 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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BN51 UPZ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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