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FN51 XSG

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jan 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,781 mi
Last recorded149,781 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFN51 XSG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2016 149,781 miles

EML on

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

Offside Rear brake backplate rusty

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Jan 2016 149,781 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

EML on

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

Offside Rear brake backplate rusty

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2014 139,543 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 135,466 miles

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

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Fail 26 Apr 2014 135,466 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front exhaust bracket broken

nearside rear brake binding slightly

Pass 4 Dec 2013 132,424 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 126,671 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2011 120,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 120,087 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Dec 2010 111,049 miles

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

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)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Dec 2010 111,049 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 101,906 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)

Fail 25 Nov 2009 101,902 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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)

Pass 27 Nov 2008 94,718 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 86,097 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 79,694 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 79,634 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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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FN51 XSG is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FN51 XSG, 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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FN51 XSG is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 September 2001.

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