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LJ51 ODE

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

151,001 mi
Last recorded151,001 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ51 ODE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2020 151,001 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2019 145,280 miles

Nearside Rear signs of corrosion covered in sealant

Fail 23 Sep 2019 145,280 miles

Nearside Rear signs of corrosion covered in sealant

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2018 141,860 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2017 139,932 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2016 135,633 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 135,631 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2015 133,018 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 130,857 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 127,696 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 122,086 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 120,051 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

Fail 13 Jun 2011 120,051 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2009 108,188 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2009 108,188 miles

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 21 Nov 2008 91,696 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2008 91,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 78,570 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2007 78,570 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Pass 6 Jul 2006 74,530 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2006 74,530 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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 ODE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 LJ51 ODE, 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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LJ51 ODE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 September 2001.

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