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LX51 NWF

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

66,236 mi
Last recorded66,236 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX51 NWF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 66,236 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2024 61,832 miles

Front Brake lining(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 6 Dec 2023 59,305 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 56,561 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2021 52,721 miles

slight oil leak from steering rack

Fail 17 Dec 2021 52,721 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Outer Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

slight oil leak from steering rack

Pass 15 Dec 2020 47,519 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 44,297 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2018 42,300 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2017 35,894 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 33,585 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2015 31,099 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2014 29,160 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 26,547 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 23,016 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2011 21,043 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 20,061 miles

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

Fail 26 Nov 2010 20,061 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 18,764 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2008 17,119 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 16,511 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 14,884 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2005 12,718 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 NWF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 NWF, 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

How do I check the history of LX51 NWF?

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What year was LX51 NWF registered?

LX51 NWF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 December 2001.

Is LX51 NWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX51 NWF shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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