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LN51 AEC

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

142,289 mi
Last recorded142,289 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN51 AEC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 142,289 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Jan 2026 142,289 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Jan 2025 132,820 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2025 132,820 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2024 118,393 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play NS/OS Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS/OS Rear D bush's (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 101,488 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2022 101,488 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2021 91,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 10 Aug 2021 91,310 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 14 Aug 2020 79,940 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2019 72,199 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,112 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2017 69,266 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2016 66,275 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 63,355 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2014 60,209 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 57,190 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2012 54,061 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 50,958 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 47,544 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2009 44,141 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 40,704 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 35,880 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 32,150 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2005 31,312 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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LN51 AEC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LN51 AEC, 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 LN51 AEC registered?

LN51 AEC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 November 2001.

Is LN51 AEC safe to buy?

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