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VA51 EJK

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

194,969 mi
Last recorded194,969 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA51 EJK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 194,969 miles

Front Number Plate Cracked

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Nearside & Offside Lenses Starting To Deteriorate (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close On 3mm Central & Bald Outer Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Getting Low Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Close On 3mm Central & Deteriorated In Tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Wheel Arch Corroded

Rear Both Inner Sills & Suspension Components Corroded

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 190,366 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear inner valance corroded

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

Pass 23 Sep 2019 181,108 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2019 181,074 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower floor to outer cill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 169,558 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under-body corrosion

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2017 160,338 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2016 153,408 miles

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

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

corrosion to rear suspension

oil leak

rear anti roll bar corroded

Pass 2 Sep 2015 151,768 miles

both rear link rod bars have slight play

oil leaks round engine area

Fail 28 Aug 2015 151,767 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat to centre section (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both rear link rod bars have slight play

oil leaks round engine area

Pass 26 Aug 2014 147,729 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2013 139,668 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 129,966 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 124,616 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2011 124,616 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 117,925 miles

N/S/F inner cv boot split.

Pass 27 Aug 2009 106,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 17 Jun 2008 96,377 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2008 96,377 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 86,510 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 78,994 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2006 78,767 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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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VA51 EJK is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 VA51 EJK, 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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VA51 EJK is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 November 2001.

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