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HF51 GHO

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

125,931 mi
Last recorded125,931 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF51 GHO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2016 125,931 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 121,191 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 121,189 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Oct 2014 114,393 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2014 114,393 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Oct 2013 106,339 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2013 106,276 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Oct 2012 100,935 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 11 Oct 2012 100,935 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Oct 2011 90,348 miles

Engine management light on

Fail 3 Oct 2011 90,348 miles

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

Engine management light on

Pass 5 Oct 2010 84,208 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2010 84,197 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2009 142,022 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2008 55,908 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,873 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2006 32,397 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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HF51 GHO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc 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 HF51 GHO, 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 HF51 GHO registered?

HF51 GHO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

Is HF51 GHO safe to buy?

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