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RJ51 FBF

2001 Honda Legend

Blue Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Oct 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

62,648 mi
Last recorded62,648 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Legend84,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ51 FBF
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2025 62,648 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2025 62,648 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

underbody suspension rusty

Pass 19 Jul 2024 60,657 miles

Rear exhaust shield insecure.

Under vehicle all suspension components corroded.

Pass 26 Jun 2023 58,644 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2022 57,767 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2022 57,767 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 21 Jun 2021 55,480 miles

CHIP IN FRONT SCREEN

Front BRAKE DISCS CORRODED / RUSTY

HEAD LIGHT LENSES OPAQUE

Rear BRAKE DISCS CORRODED / RUSTY

Pass 17 Jun 2020 55,086 miles

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Jun 2019 52,465 miles

Central Front crash bar rusty

Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 bottom ball joint dust covers cracked (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 51,192 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2017 46,258 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2017 46,256 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 44,619 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 39,249 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front part of exhaust system rusty

Fail 8 Jun 2015 39,249 miles

Offside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

front part of exhaust system rusty

Pass 11 Jun 2014 32,647 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

front brake discs rust edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 28,454 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2012 24,560 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2011 23,694 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear discs corroded

rear silencer exhaust rubber split on 1 side

slight bind on offside rear brake

Pass 8 Oct 2010 22,111 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 6 Oct 2010 22,097 miles

Offside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 20,190 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 8 Oct 2008 18,719 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2008 18,719 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 2 Oct 2007 16,687 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 15,498 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2006 15,497 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RJ51 FBF is a 2001 Honda Legend in Blue with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RJ51 FBF, 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 RJ51 FBF registered?

RJ51 FBF is a 2001 Honda Legend, first registered on 5 October 2001.

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