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LX51 NWJ

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

91,097 mi
Last recorded91,097 miles
Recorded on24 Jan 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Jan 2025 91,097 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 24 Jan 2025 91,097 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2023 55,127 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner wheel arch heavely sealed unable to make full assesment

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

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch heavely seale unable to make full assesment

Fail 3 Nov 2023 55,050 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases no leak- rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres- perished and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2022 53,495 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2021 51,509 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2021 51,505 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Oct 2020 50,300 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 49,641 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2019 49,637 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Oct 2018 48,447 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2017 46,912 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2016 46,136 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2015 45,618 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2014 44,575 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2013 43,696 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 42,712 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 41,081 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded/recommend replacement.

Pass 13 Sep 2010 38,549 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2009 34,473 miles

All tyres worn inner edges recommend replacement.

Pass 17 Sep 2008 29,474 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 25,392 miles

All four tyres wearing on edges. †Rear tyres down to limit.

Pass 28 Sep 2006 22,631 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 NWJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 NWJ, 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 NWJ registered?

LX51 NWJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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