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DX51 AEY

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

50,547 mi
Last recorded50,547 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX51 AEY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 50,547 miles

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

Fail 22 May 2025 50,547 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2023 49,837 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2023 49,837 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 49,631 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 13 Oct 2022 49,631 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Oct 2021 49,536 miles

General age related corrosion on all underside components

Rear Brake pads wearing low

Pass 21 Sep 2020 49,500 miles

General age related corrosion on underside components

Pass 25 Sep 2019 49,193 miles

Front exhaust flange corroded

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to & from forward brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to & from forward brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 47,752 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2018 47,750 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Aug 2017 46,823 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake slight binding

all brake hose ferrules slightly corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2016 45,518 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 17 Sep 2015 44,088 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 42,491 miles

Exhaust corroded slightly

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Sep 2014 42,491 miles

Exhaust corroded slightly

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 24 Sep 2013 40,971 miles

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

rear exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2012 39,797 miles

Both rear tyres getting down.

Pass 14 Sep 2011 37,161 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 34,028 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 30,682 miles

offside front tyre is cutting out on the inner edge

rear number plate starting to delaminate

Pass 18 Sep 2008 26,852 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 24,064 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 21,274 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 AEY is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 DX51 AEY, 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 AEY registered?

DX51 AEY is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 September 2001.

Is DX51 AEY safe to buy?

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