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FE51 VFC

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

147,167 mi
Last recorded147,167 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE51 VFC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2015 147,167 miles

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

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

Trailer electrical socket deteriorated but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

advise some surface corrosion on brake pipes

Pass 22 Jan 2014 143,467 miles

Rear wiper split

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jan 2013 136,811 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2012 131,800 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2012 131,800 miles

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Jan 2011 127,412 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 121,488 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 113,432 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 107,111 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 97,291 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 76,690 miles

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

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

wipers slightly worn

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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FE51 VFC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FE51 VFC, 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 FE51 VFC registered?

FE51 VFC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is FE51 VFC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE51 VFC shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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