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RK51 FHG

2001 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,709 mi
Last recorded163,709 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK51 FHG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 163,709 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box tail box pipe at rear missing

Fail 26 Aug 2025 163,709 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction item on interior mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim unable to be tested not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Windscreen in such a condition that visibility through swept area is seriously affected birds mess on screen (3.2 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe (6.1.2 (a))

Rear exhaust box tail box pipe at rear missing

Pass 19 Jul 2024 158,352 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2023 150,844 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2022 144,459 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2022 144,458 miles

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 138,830 miles

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 138,828 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Jul 2020 132,245 miles

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

Pass 12 Jul 2019 124,971 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Jul 2018 116,624 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

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

Pass 31 Jul 2017 108,411 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 31 Jul 2017 108,409 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 101,283 miles

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

Fail 27 Jul 2016 101,283 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2015 92,156 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2015 92,156 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 31 Jul 2014 81,736 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2013 76,656 miles

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

Fail 6 Nov 2010 73,319 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Nov 2010 73,319 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 69,990 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 63,365 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 57,963 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2007 57,724 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

both front and both rear tyres split and perished

n/s/r tyre worn on edge on legal limit of 1.6 mm tread depth over the centre 75 percent of tread

Pass 1 Aug 2006 55,055 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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RK51 FHG is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 RK51 FHG, 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 RK51 FHG registered?

RK51 FHG is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 October 2001.

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