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HX51 BZR

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

122,236 mi
Last recorded122,236 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2014
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHX51 BZR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2014 122,236 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 24 Oct 2014 122,234 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 Nov 2013 116,000 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 112,960 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

front fog lights insecure

rack gaiters in poor condition

rear brake pipes to cylinders corroded

rear pads low

Fail 22 Nov 2012 112,218 miles

Access panel cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

exhaust corroded

front fog lights insecure

rear pads worn

Pass 6 Dec 2011 107,954 miles

Oil leak

both sides fronts brake discs worn and corroded

both sides inner c/v gaiters split

Fail 1 Dec 2011 107,950 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a) DANGEROUS

Oil leak

both sides fronts brake discs worn and corroded

both sides inner c/v gaiters split

Pass 1 Dec 2010 100,250 miles

both sides front inner drive shaft gaiters split

both sides front tyres bald on edges and heavily perished, recommend early replacement

exhaust heavily corroded

freeplay within the steering system

front brake discs well worn and heavily corroded, recommend early replacement

offside handbrake cable gromet loose

oil around rear differential

Fail 19 Nov 2010 100,250 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

both sides front inner drive shaft gaiters split

both sides front tyres bald on edges and heavily perished, recommend early replacement

exhaust heavily corroded

freeplay within the steering system

front brake discs well worn and heavily corroded, recommend early replacement

offside handbrake cable gromet loose

oil around rear differential

Pass 23 Sep 2009 91,319 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2009 91,304 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Aug 2008 84,834 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2008 84,834 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp does not face the rear (1.3.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (7.3.B.1a)

Rear fog lamp switch insecure (1.3.1a)

Pass 14 Nov 2007 77,887 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 72,410 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2006 59,724 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Pass 24 Feb 2006 59,724 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 BZR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 BZR, 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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HX51 BZR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 September 2001.

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