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VU51 UBP

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2024
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

123,872 mi
Last recorded123,872 miles
Recorded on23 May 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU51 UBP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 May 2023 123,872 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front OSF BUMPER FASCIA CRACKED

Fail 18 May 2023 123,867 miles

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 116,850 miles

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.

Fail 2 Nov 2021 116,850 miles

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.

Pass 17 Oct 2019 112,049 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2019 112,045 miles

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))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 108,658 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2018 108,655 miles

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))

Pass 25 Oct 2017 106,861 miles

Central Rear seat belt inoperative

exhaust in poor condition & slight leak

front & rear flexi hose ferrule's corroded

Fail 23 Oct 2017 106,857 miles

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

Pass 18 Oct 2016 103,973 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 103,973 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Oct 2015 93,852 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 93,852 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2014 84,158 miles

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

Fail 11 Sep 2014 84,156 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 75,324 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Oct 2013 75,324 miles

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)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 61,048 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2011 50,838 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2011 50,838 miles

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)

Pass 25 Aug 2010 46,640 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 43,243 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2008 38,109 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 33,949 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 28,364 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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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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What year was VU51 UBP registered?

VU51 UBP is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2001.

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