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DG51 FME

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

103,713 mi
Last recorded103,713 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG51 FME
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 103,713 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2015 94,514 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 90,089 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 80,290 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2012 75,574 miles

o/s/r tyre has slight cracking on sidewall

Pass 10 Feb 2012 74,963 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 67,887 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 61,298 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 59,303 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

cut on inner sidewall nearside rear tyre

engine management light on

Fail 11 Dec 2008 59,255 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

engine management light on

Pass 7 Dec 2007 53,038 miles

both front tyres heavily worn on inner and outer edges, nearside front has a large cut on inner shoulder

engine management light stats on

Pass 23 Oct 2006 46,486 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2005 37,531 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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DG51 FME 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 92.3%.

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 DG51 FME, 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

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What year was DG51 FME registered?

DG51 FME is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 November 2001.

Is DG51 FME safe to buy?

The MOT history for DG51 FME shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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