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SF51 GFO

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

101,192 mi
Last recorded101,192 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF51 GFO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 101,192 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All remaining steel. (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Various covers fitted.

Vehicle underside corroded but solid.

Fail 9 Nov 2015 102,183 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Brake pipe slightly corroded All remaining steel. (3.6.B.2c)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fuel pipes corroded

Oil leak

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Various covers fitted.

Vehicle underside corroded but solid.

Pass 4 Nov 2014 95,833 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

vehicle underside corroded but solid

Pass 10 Oct 2013 86,809 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle underside corroded but still solid

rearmost heat shield insecure

Fail 10 Oct 2013 86,809 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Vehicle underside corroded but still solid

rearmost heat shield insecure

Pass 31 Oct 2012 80,303 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 71,345 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 71,083 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 69,464 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

reg plate cracked but readable

Fail 16 Sep 2008 67,043 miles

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

Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 67,043 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2007 64,371 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2007 64,371 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 59,544 miles

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

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

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

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

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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SF51 GFO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 SF51 GFO, 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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SF51 GFO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 September 2001.

Is SF51 GFO safe to buy?

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