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CN51 CXF

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests27 (22 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate81.5%

Mileage

148,566 mi
Last recorded148,566 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCN51 CXF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

22 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 148,566 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner D bish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Nov 2025 148,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill marked in yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On limit at time of test (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides inner D bish (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides front arm marked in yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2024 144,734 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Oct 2024 144,730 miles

Front Service brake excessively binding both sides (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing x2 missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp aim too low both sides (4.1.2 (a))

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2023 141,861 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Oct 2023 141,859 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))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak ()

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2022 139,475 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2021 137,711 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 134,809 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2019 131,752 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2018 126,428 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 125,736 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2017 121,548 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2016 116,520 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2015 110,702 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2014 105,214 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 97,414 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 89,582 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2011 82,095 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2011 82,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 27 Aug 2010 74,935 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 68,744 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 61,981 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 61,967 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Sep 2007 52,517 miles

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)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 41,804 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2005 37,317 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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CN51 CXF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.5%.

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 CN51 CXF, 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 CN51 CXF registered?

CN51 CXF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 October 2001.

Is CN51 CXF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CN51 CXF shows 27 tests with a 81.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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