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MK51 OSD

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

148,492 mi
Last recorded148,492 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK51 OSD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Fail 22 Nov 2017 148,492 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement droplink (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box blow (7.1.2)

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

advise freeplay though o/s steering arm

advise rear subframe and under vehicle general condition/surface rusting

advise reminader of sills coverd/limited inspection

Pass 23 Nov 2016 144,269 miles

advise off side front drop link rubbers

advise off side front lower ball joint cover and nearside

advise off side front tyre edges

advise rear brake pads

Fail 22 Nov 2016 144,268 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

advise off side front drop link rubbers

advise off side front lower ball joint cover and nearside

advise off side front tyre edges

advise rear brake pads

Pass 13 Nov 2015 139,653 miles

advise nearside front drop link

advise off side front drop link

advise play in steering arms

Fail 12 Nov 2015 139,653 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

advise nearside front drop link

advise off side front drop link

advise play in steering arms

Pass 13 Nov 2014 133,742 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 126,642 miles

advise min play both front hub areas

advise off side rear back plate brake

advise rear pads

Fail 4 Nov 2013 126,641 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

advise min play both front hub areas

advise off side rear back plate brake

advise rear pads

advise remainder of exhaust

Pass 29 Oct 2012 122,858 miles

advise all brake pads

advise rear number plate

Fail 26 Oct 2012 122,858 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

advise all brake pads

advise rear number plate

Pass 27 Sep 2011 112,264 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

Fail 26 Sep 2011 112,262 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front tyre damage to sidewall

Pass 15 Sep 2010 103,125 miles

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Fail 14 Sep 2010 103,120 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

n/s/f tyre wall damage

Pass 12 Nov 2009 94,617 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2009 94,615 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

front tyres wearing on all edges

n/s/f outer tyre wall damaged

o/s/f wiper blade torn

Fail 10 Sep 2008 82,752 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Sep 2008 82,752 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 71,751 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 71,513 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

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

n/s front tyre worn inside tread o/s front tyre worn inside tread

Pass 7 Aug 2006 59,985 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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MK51 OSD is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 MK51 OSD, 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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MK51 OSD is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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