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GF51 NXE

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

158,979 mi
Last recorded158,979 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF51 NXE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2024 158,979 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2024 158,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2023 153,890 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2023 153,872 miles

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2022 147,133 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2021 146,001 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2020 144,619 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2020 144,616 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 138,090 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 136,489 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2017 134,410 miles

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 13 Mar 2017 134,410 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 133,144 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 126,780 miles

Oil leak

Fail 3 Apr 2014 125,047 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2014 125,047 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2013 123,851 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 121,724 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 117,854 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2010 117,851 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Oct 2009 105,854 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 95,170 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 85,455 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2007 85,444 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s driveshaft inner boot split

Pass 26 Oct 2006 70,896 miles

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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GF51 NXE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 GF51 NXE, 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 GF51 NXE registered?

GF51 NXE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is GF51 NXE safe to buy?

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