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HX51 AEE

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2023
Tests28 (18 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

160,912 mi
Last recorded160,912 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 AEE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 10 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2022 160,912 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2021 160,247 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2020 159,417 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 159,402 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2019 156,743 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2019 156,739 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Engine Management Light stays on

Pass 5 Nov 2018 154,038 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Nov 2018 154,038 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Nov 2017 152,182 miles

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Fail 22 Nov 2017 152,178 miles

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Engine management lamp illuminated.

Pass 4 Nov 2016 149,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 149,639 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 146,277 miles

Engine management light on

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 146,273 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Engine management light on

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Pass 4 Dec 2014 144,669 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 144,665 miles

Centre Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 142,161 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 139,819 miles

exhaust corroded

Fail 5 Nov 2012 139,819 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Nov 2011 138,192 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 138,192 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 133,144 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 120,309 miles

Exhaust rear box

Front anti roll bar bushes and links

Fail 2 Dec 2009 120,309 miles

Exhaust rear box

Front anti roll bar bushes and links

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 106,444 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 96,580 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 78,741 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2005 62,580 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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HX51 AEE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 HX51 AEE, 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 HX51 AEE registered?

HX51 AEE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 December 2001.

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