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KX51 OWU

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

214,569 mi
Last recorded214,569 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKX51 OWU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2021 214,569 miles

Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 9 Oct 2020 210,322 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 May 2020 207,524 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2019 201,683 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 30 Apr 2019 201,683 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))

Pass 4 May 2018 197,655 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2017 184,532 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 168,413 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Nov 2014 160,013 miles

rear box tatty but not blowing

Pass 23 Dec 2013 151,678 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2013 151,594 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 29 Sep 2012 137,213 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 22 Sep 2011 130,855 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2010 117,451 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2009 100,191 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 100,191 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

heat shield rattle

Pass 25 Jul 2008 87,365 miles

EXSPOSED AREA OF METAL BRAKE PIPE O/S/R IS SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/RUST.

REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST IS SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

REAR SUBFRAME SHOWING RUST AND DETERIOTATION.

Fail 25 Jul 2008 87,365 miles

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

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

EXSPOSED AREA OF METAL BRAKE PIPE O/S/R IS SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION/RUST.

REAR SECTION OF EXHAUST IS SHOWING SOME DETERIORATION.

REAR SUBFRAME SHOWING RUST AND DETERIOTATION.

Pass 10 Aug 2007 70,565 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2006 55,214 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2006 55,214 miles

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

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 OWU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 OWU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KX51 OWU registered?

KX51 OWU is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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