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DX51 BMZ

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

106,917 mi
Last recorded106,917 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Aug 2017 106,917 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both rear 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc both front inner (2.5.C.1a)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear inner wings (5.2.6)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded both rear under lower sills (5.2.6)

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D' bushes (2.4.G.2)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Sep 2016 103,505 miles

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

Oil leak oil filter? ()

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and deteriorated

winter tyres fitted to both front and o/s/r wheels

Fail 13 Sep 2016 103,505 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205/55x16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak oil filter? ()

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge and deteriorated

winter tyres fitted to both front and o/s/r wheels

Pass 15 Sep 2015 97,018 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 15 Sep 2015 97,018 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 87,127 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box starting to corrod

Fail 8 Jul 2014 87,126 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

rear exhaust box starting to corrod

Pass 9 Jul 2013 79,304 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2012 74,570 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

nearside wiper split

oil leak

Pass 9 Aug 2012 74,570 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside wiper split

oil leak

Pass 28 Jul 2011 65,303 miles

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 4 Aug 2010 57,834 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2010 57,747 miles

Offside Front Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front Steering locking device missing (2.2.C.1g)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 48,710 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2008 43,198 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2007 37,374 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2006 31,483 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 31,483 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 BMZ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BMZ, 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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DX51 BMZ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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