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GY51 GAX

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

157,761 mi
Last recorded157,761 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY51 GAX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2024 157,761 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Fail 1 Jul 2024 157,737 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 17 Mar 2023 151,273 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2022 148,633 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2021 147,065 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 121,691 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 118,215 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2018 118,215 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2017 113,806 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2017 113,806 miles

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

Pass 10 Mar 2016 110,260 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2016 110,260 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 14 Mar 2015 107,028 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2015 107,028 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2014 103,330 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 97,836 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 19 Feb 2013 97,836 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 93,691 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 93,689 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 89,398 miles

Offside Front 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 16 Mar 2010 84,919 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 80,784 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 77,264 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 73,277 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 68,855 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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GY51 GAX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc 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 GY51 GAX, 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 GY51 GAX registered?

GY51 GAX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 November 2001.

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