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DX51 AEU

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

149,131 mi
Last recorded149,131 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 AEU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2015 149,131 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Fail 14 Jul 2015 149,131 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 137,917 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Fail 15 Jul 2014 137,917 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear wiper blade split

Pass 22 Jul 2013 125,417 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 111,379 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nearside front and rear bumpers damaged

Pass 14 Jul 2011 98,786 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2011 98,786 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Jul 2010 87,326 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2010 87,326 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 22 Jul 2009 75,758 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Jul 2009 75,758 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2008 61,211 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

gearbox oil leak

Pass 30 Jul 2008 61,211 miles

gearbox oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2007 51,167 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2006 34,186 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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DX51 AEU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 DX51 AEU, 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 DX51 AEU registered?

DX51 AEU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 October 2001.

Is DX51 AEU safe to buy?

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