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HK51 KSY

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2021
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK51 KSY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2024

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 10 Dec 2020 220,036 miles

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and around trailing arm front bush mounting points marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, entire area marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to trailing arm front bush mounting marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, entire area marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Jan 2020 211,018 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Sep 2019 210,546 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Both rear steel brake pipes corroding

Corrosion around offside rear spring top mounting area

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced by suspension spring mounting area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside front anti roll bar link bushes worn

Signs of minor exhaust leak around rear silencer and rear to centre joint

Pass 1 Sep 2018 197,306 miles

Both rear steel brake pipes corroding

Both rear tyres worn inside edges, still legal due to tyre design

Nearside inner sill corroded, not within 30cm of a prescribed area

Various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 25 Aug 2017 183,722 miles

Both front tyres starting to wear inside edges

Engine management light on

Nearside headlight aim poor

Play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Various corrosion under vehicle

Pass 8 Sep 2016 168,598 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Parking brake efficiency low, 18%

Play in Offside rack end(drumstick, NOT track rod end)

Rear underside of vehicle corroding by sus mounts

Fail 17 Aug 2016 168,312 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Nearside rear inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Front brake pads getting low

Parking brake efficiency low 17%

Rear coil springs corroding

Rear underside of vehicle corroding by sus mounts

Pass 1 Sep 2015 155,260 miles

Rear silencer poor condition

Fail 28 Aug 2015 155,026 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Play nearside rear anti roll bar link

Rear silencer poor condition

Pass 11 Aug 2014 138,098 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2014 137,905 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside front tyre worn edges, still legal due to tyre design

Pass 14 Aug 2013 120,446 miles

All anti roll bar and link bushes worn

All rear anti roll bar and link bushes worn

Both rear tyres starting to wear edges

Nearside front tyre worn edges

Offside front tyre wearing edges

Pass 17 Aug 2012 103,319 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

noise from o/s r brake , pads appear to be ok

rear subframe starting to corrode

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

Fail 16 Aug 2012 103,281 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

noise from o/s r brake , pads appear to be ok

rear subframe starting to corrode

slight damage to n/s/r wheel rim

Pass 26 Aug 2011 91,538 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 91,536 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Fail 27 Aug 2010 80,453 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2010 80,453 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2009 71,525 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 71,270 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2008 61,160 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2008 61,146 miles

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)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 53,456 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 45,566 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2005 30,783 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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HK51 KSY is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 HK51 KSY, 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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HK51 KSY is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 November 2001.

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