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VO51 KFE

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

104,848 mi
Last recorded104,848 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2022
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 KFE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2022 104,848 miles

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills corroded (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security surface corrosion across chassis steering and suspension components (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 99,497 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2020 96,989 miles

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

Nearside Front inner rack end joint slight play

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

both rear trailing arm bushes starting to come away

Pass 16 Apr 2019 91,557 miles

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange rotten (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear inner sill starting to corrode

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

Fail 15 Apr 2019 91,557 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Exhaust silencer slightly loose flange rotten (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear inner sill starting to corrode

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

Pass 19 Apr 2018 84,222 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2018 84,222 miles

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge.

Offside Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,509 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 27 Apr 2017 78,509 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer. (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 71,545 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 71,545 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2015 64,593 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 56,860 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2014 56,860 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2013 48,728 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 39,885 miles

cut in offside rear tyre but is not deep enough to reach the cords

exhaust is corroded and heatshield rattels

Pass 23 Mar 2011 36,907 miles

outer back box skin is comming adrift

Pass 24 Mar 2010 35,945 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 31,666 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 27,957 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 24,967 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,833 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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VO51 KFE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 VO51 KFE, 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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VO51 KFE is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 September 2001.

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