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RD51 YCR

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

57,263 mi
Last recorded57,263 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD51 YCR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 14 Jul 2025 57,263 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroding outer skin

Pass 23 May 2024 51,085 miles

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and outer + nail in tread (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Exhaust silencer corroding outer skin

Pass 22 Mar 2023 47,440 miles

Rear Exhaust silencer corroding outer skin

Pass 17 Jan 2022 41,488 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 11 Jan 2021 41,038 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 6 Jan 2020 40,527 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

n/s front outer drive shaft gator deteriorated

Pass 7 Jan 2019 39,769 miles

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 8 Jan 2018 39,270 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

coil spring corroded both front & both rear (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 38,136 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer detriorated

Pass 13 Jan 2016 36,775 miles

Rear coil spring corroded o/s & n/s (2.4.C.1b)

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2015 35,328 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Jan 2014 34,129 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 14 Jan 2013 32,818 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear exhaust silencer deteriated

Pass 11 Jan 2012 31,019 miles

rear exhaust silencer slightly deteriated

Pass 14 Jan 2011 29,128 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jan 2010 26,858 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 24,207 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 20,881 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2007 17,571 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2006 14,152 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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RD51 YCR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 RD51 YCR, 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 RD51 YCR registered?

RD51 YCR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 November 2001.

Is RD51 YCR safe to buy?

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