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M17 FSG

2001 Honda Legend

Grey Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 May 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,621 mi
Last recorded63,621 miles
Recorded on23 May 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Legend84,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM17 FSG
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2025 63,621 miles
Fail 21 May 2025 63,553 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 18 May 2024 63,479 miles
Fail 18 May 2024 63,479 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2023 63,083 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 22 Jul 2022 62,872 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2021 62,055 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jul 2020 61,586 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

TRAVEL PARKING BRAKE

Fail 24 Jul 2020 61,586 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR AT REAR (1.1.11 (c))

TRAVEL PARKING BRAKE

Pass 18 Jun 2019 61,198 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2018 59,717 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2018 59,717 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 19 Jun 2017 57,988 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 56,526 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 53,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

windscreen chipped

Pass 18 Jun 2014 52,550 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Fail 17 Jun 2014 52,543 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

offside rear tyre wearing on edges

Pass 26 Jun 2013 51,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 49,175 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 47,141 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2010 44,561 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 43,087 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 40,954 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,423 miles

multiple small chips in windscreen

slight corrosion on exhaust system

small crack in front no.plate

Pass 1 Sep 2006 32,209 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

How Reliable is the Honda Legend?

Based on 39,583 MOT tests across 4,365 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,513
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,657
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 900
position lamp(s) not working 863
brake binding 853
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 783
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M17 FSG is a 2001 Honda Legend in Grey with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

Across all 2001 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Legend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,657 recorded failures. If you're considering buying M17 FSG, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Legend typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was M17 FSG registered?

M17 FSG is a 2001 Honda Legend, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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