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KS51 ZHJ

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,400 mi
Last recorded159,400 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKS51 ZHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2019 159,400 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both rear inner sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2017 149,997 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Fail 3 Nov 2017 149,988 miles

Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both rear D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint both rear (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 136,102 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both front D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 120,306 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 29 Oct 2015 120,306 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 102,053 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2014 102,053 miles

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

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)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 87,421 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

rear disks have surface rust on them

Pass 17 Oct 2012 84,862 miles

front w/screen damaged.

Pass 18 Oct 2011 81,716 miles

nail in n/s/r tyre

oil leak on engine

Fail 18 Oct 2011 81,716 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

n/s/f inner cv boot split

nail in n/s/r tyre

o/s/f tyre worn on edges

oil leak on engine

Pass 25 Oct 2010 74,898 miles

engine leaking oil , front brake pads worn low.

Pass 6 Nov 2009 65,522 miles

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

Vehicle has light scratahes in windscreen

Pass 10 Nov 2008 56,774 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2008 56,774 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 51,330 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 48,239 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2006 48,178 miles

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

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

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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KS51 ZHJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KS51 ZHJ, 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 KS51 ZHJ registered?

KS51 ZHJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 November 2001.

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