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KX51 FKE

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2021
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

168,487 mi
Last recorded168,487 miles
Recorded on14 May 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 FKE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 May 2020 168,487 miles

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Fail 14 May 2020 168,484 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

front bumper damaged

Pass 11 Jan 2019 154,017 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jan 2019 154,013 miles

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both under sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2017 144,628 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2017 144,539 miles

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 135,580 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine

Pass 10 Jun 2015 134,430 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jun 2014 130,992 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2014 130,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2013 123,693 miles

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

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

Pass 25 May 2012 117,476 miles
Fail 16 May 2012 117,476 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 13 Jun 2011 109,530 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 101,898 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2009 93,173 miles

rear number plate starting to discolour

Fail 26 May 2009 93,165 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)

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

rear number plate starting to discolour

Pass 22 May 2008 83,658 miles

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Fail 22 May 2008 83,658 miles

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

Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 30 May 2007 73,426 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 73,426 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Jun 2006 60,731 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2006 55,011 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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KX51 FKE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 KX51 FKE, 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 KX51 FKE registered?

KX51 FKE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 September 2001.

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