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VO51 LZF

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

174,673 mi
Last recorded174,673 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO51 LZF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 174,673 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Fail 16 Nov 2020 174,668 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine oil leak

rear subframe corroded

Pass 11 Nov 2019 164,801 miles

Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Oct 2018 155,257 miles

front brake discs corroded badly

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 15 Nov 2017 147,708 miles

EXHAUST SYSTEM CORROIDED

Pass 15 Nov 2016 144,559 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 12 Nov 2015 135,869 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 125,443 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2014 125,439 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 115,258 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2012 104,823 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2012 104,815 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2011 92,673 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2011 92,655 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2010 80,308 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 68,127 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r and o/s/f tyres worn on edges

rear number plate discoloured

Pass 30 Sep 2008 60,146 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 53,325 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Spare wheel fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2006 41,703 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 LZF is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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

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