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NY51 AEB

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Jun 2027
Tests22 (21 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.5%

Mileage

163,469 mi
Last recorded163,469 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY51 AEB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2026 163,469 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning High level (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Headlights foggy

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Underbody corrosion

Underside muddy

Pass 28 May 2025 162,562 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Sill corroded

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Fog lamp slightly dim

Undertrays & Sill covers fitted, Cannot inspect full underside of the vehicle

Pass 28 May 2024 161,550 miles
Pass 10 May 2023 160,253 miles
Pass 27 May 2022 158,667 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slight split

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Apr 2021 156,310 miles

Exhaust poor condition

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Dec 2019 153,575 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2019 153,571 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

EML Lamp on

Pass 9 Nov 2018 150,940 miles

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

Pass 17 Nov 2017 148,482 miles

Rear seats folded down

Pass 15 Nov 2016 145,476 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2015 142,184 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear seats folded down

Pass 24 Nov 2014 138,187 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2013 134,353 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2012 129,892 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2011 125,770 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2010 120,415 miles

brake pedal rubber split

Pass 4 Nov 2009 114,584 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 110,155 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 105,119 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 98,891 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2005 94,702 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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NY51 AEB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.5%.

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 NY51 AEB, 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 NY51 AEB registered?

NY51 AEB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2001.

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