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LJ51 OBX

2001 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Aug 2027
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

72,502 mi
Last recorded72,502 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 OBX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 72,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs have corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2026 72,499 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively discs have corrosion on faces (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Feb 2024 69,130 miles

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

engine management light warning light on

Fail 13 Feb 2024 69,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

engine management light warning light on

Pass 14 Feb 2023 59,956 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2018 59,786 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 59,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Aug 2017 59,493 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2016 57,812 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2015 56,444 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 54,438 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 54,438 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 19 Aug 2013 51,428 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 48,545 miles

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 25 Aug 2011 45,836 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 42,753 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2009 37,942 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 37,942 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2008 34,223 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN VERY LOW AT INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 29 Aug 2007 30,441 miles

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

both front tyre treads very low at edges

Fail 29 Aug 2007 30,441 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front tyre treads very low at edges

Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,766 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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LJ51 OBX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in White with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LJ51 OBX, 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 LJ51 OBX registered?

LJ51 OBX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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