MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
123,872 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front OSF BUMPER FASCIA CRACKED
Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front OSF BUMPER FASCIA CRACKED
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016. Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016. Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Body panel damage, rear bumper, not likely to cause injury.
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Under-vehicle surface rust/corrosion, not affecting structural rigidity at time of test.
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both. (3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016. Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tread low, worn on inner shoulder. (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Dated 2016. Cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Body panel damage, rear bumper, not likely to cause injury.
Rear Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
Under-vehicle surface rust/corrosion, not affecting structural rigidity at time of test.
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Front Bonnet Difficult To Open
Front Front Windscreen Wiper Blades Worn
Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off Cracked/Damaged (0.1 (a))
Central Rear seat belt inoperative
exhaust in poor condition & slight leak
front & rear flexi hose ferrule's corroded
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Central Rear seat belt inoperative
front & rear flexi hose ferrule's corroded
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VU51 UBP is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 VU51 UBP, 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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VU51 UBP is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2001.
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