CarVerify

Free Car Check

CX51 AYL

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

121,429 mi
Last recorded121,429 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX51 AYL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 121,429 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 117,613 miles

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 9 Aug 2016 117,601 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 10 Aug 2015 114,943 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2014 110,534 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 102,334 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 95,271 miles

front and rear discs pitted

Pass 2 Nov 2010 88,209 miles

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

front discs badly pitted on inside surface area

rear discs pitted

Pass 15 Oct 2009 82,453 miles

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

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

all brake discs have some corrosion

Fail 8 Oct 2009 82,453 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

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

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

all brake discs have some corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2008 77,004 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2008 77,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 14 Dec 2005 62,243 miles

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

n/s wiper blade splitting, clears screen.

n/s/r tyre worn on outer edge.

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
Full Subaru Legacy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

CX51 AYL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 CX51 AYL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of CX51 AYL?

You can check the full history of CX51 AYL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was CX51 AYL registered?

CX51 AYL is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is CX51 AYL safe to buy?

The MOT history for CX51 AYL shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does CX51 AYL have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on CX51 AYL. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.