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LX51 DTZ

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2017
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

142,024 mi
Last recorded142,024 miles
Recorded on9 May 2016
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 DTZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 May 2016 142,024 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 May 2016 142,024 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2015 139,175 miles

engine management lamp illuminated

oil leak

Fail 9 Oct 2015 139,175 miles

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

engine management lamp illuminated

oil leak

Pass 17 Oct 2014 132,649 miles

Oil leak

Fail 17 Oct 2014 132,649 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Oct 2013 123,954 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres have sidewall cracks

Fail 15 Oct 2013 123,954 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all 4 tyres have sidewall cracks

Pass 8 Oct 2012 112,257 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 112,256 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 101,306 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 91,885 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2010 91,885 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 78,544 miles

heat sheild around front section of exhaust is rattling

n/s/f tyre worn on edges

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 13 Mar 2009 75,728 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 71,050 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 65,242 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 58,434 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 58,414 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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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LX51 DTZ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 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 LX51 DTZ, 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 LX51 DTZ registered?

LX51 DTZ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 September 2001.

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