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DX51 BNB

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

329,435 mi
Last recorded329,435 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 329,435 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 12 Jul 2018 329,435 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 18 Jul 2017 306,836 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2016 286,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 20 Jul 2016 286,233 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2015 264,527 miles

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

Oil leak

cap missing on the coolant expansion tank

temporary repair on the exhaust at rear

Fail 16 Jun 2015 264,527 miles

Centre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

cap missing on the coolant expansion tank

offside rear brake slightly binding

temporary repair on the exhaust at rear

Pass 10 Jul 2014 244,134 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Inner Rear Lower Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 223,210 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 4 Jul 2013 223,210 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 5 Jul 2012 203,703 miles

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

Pass 5 Jul 2012 203,703 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 181,566 miles

Suspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 5 Jul 2010 155,181 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 5 Jul 2010 155,181 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2009 126,722 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers side front lower balljoint gator burst

Fail 6 Jun 2009 126,722 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

drivers side front lower balljoint gator burst

Pass 4 Jun 2008 101,705 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2007 88,914 miles

exhaust corroded at rear

front and rear brake pads low

offside front wing scuffed

oil leaks at engine

Pass 10 Jul 2006 67,912 miles

front brake pads appear low

offside front wing scuffed

oil leak at the rear of the engine

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 BNB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BNB, 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 BNB registered?

DX51 BNB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 October 2001.

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