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FY51 FJU

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Nov 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

108,086 mi
Last recorded108,086 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY51 FJU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 108,086 miles

Exhaust shield loose

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 99,698 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 91,833 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 85,803 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2020 79,691 miles

Central Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front battery loose

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,534 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 75,081 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 74,181 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2016 71,738 miles

Nearside Rear Screw in tyre

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2015 69,490 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 67,651 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 19 Sep 2014 67,651 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Fail 16 Sep 2013 65,355 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin, brake is binding very slightly, and disc is lightly scored

Pass 16 Sep 2013 65,355 miles

Nearside rear brake pads appear to be wearing thin, brake is binding very slightly, and disc is lightly scored

Pass 25 Sep 2012 62,881 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 59,487 miles

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

Fail 16 Sep 2011 59,487 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

offside rear tyre perished

Pass 13 Sep 2010 56,345 miles

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

rear tyres perished

Pass 22 Sep 2009 52,412 miles

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

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

both rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Sep 2008 49,318 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 43,092 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 35,251 miles

Rear exhaust starting to corrode

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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FY51 FJU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 FY51 FJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FY51 FJU registered?

FY51 FJU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 September 2001.

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The MOT history for FY51 FJU shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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