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LJ51 OCE

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

98,024 mi
Last recorded98,024 miles
Recorded on1 May 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 OCE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 May 2019 98,024 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 98,024 miles

Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Apr 2018 96,661 miles

Damage to rear bumper to offside and slightly insecure.

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Valve stem rubber perishing. (4.1.D.1e)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively Some judder present. (3.7.B.3)

Recommend brake pads pivot points lubricating as brakes noisy/squeaky particularly offside front.

Some judder and imbalance to parking brakes with offside lagging.

Pass 19 Apr 2017 94,455 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2017 94,455 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2016 91,766 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2016 91,766 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 88,149 miles

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

Pass 2 May 2014 85,211 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 26 Apr 2013 81,423 miles

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

Pass 29 Oct 2012 79,534 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 75,055 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 75,049 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

both wiper blades splitting

Pass 28 Oct 2010 73,110 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 66,369 miles

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

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 24 Sep 2008 55,820 miles

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2008 51,906 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 3 May 2007 42,327 miles

corrosion rear exhaust section

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 3 May 2007 42,327 miles

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

corrosion rear exhaust section

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 4 May 2006 35,242 miles

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

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

wear front and rear discs

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 OCE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 OCE, 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 LJ51 OCE registered?

LJ51 OCE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 November 2001.

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