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LX51 NWC

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Aug 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

120,004 mi
Last recorded120,004 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 NWC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2025 120,004 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2025 119,988 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill to floor pan holed (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2024 115,863 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2023 111,502 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2022 106,002 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 105,463 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2020 104,397 miles
Pass 7 May 2019 103,428 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 102,362 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 100,169 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 98,210 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 May 2015 92,500 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 86,537 miles
Pass 23 May 2013 81,730 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2011 74,716 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2011 70,178 miles

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

nearside front tyre worn on outside edge

rear tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 22 Jan 2010 67,271 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front inner cv gaiter split

Pass 23 Jan 2009 62,999 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 59,168 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 53,510 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2005 46,559 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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LX51 NWC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 LX51 NWC, 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 NWC registered?

LX51 NWC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 December 2001.

Is LX51 NWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 NWC shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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