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WA51 VDO

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Oct 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

132,026 mi
Last recorded132,026 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA51 VDO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2024 132,026 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

engine management light illuminating on dash, not a reason for rejection due to age of vehicle

exhaust heat shields insecure, various places

slight oil leak from filter

unable to fully inspect condition of outer sills due to sill covers being fitted

Pass 12 Oct 2023 126,227 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear brake back plates corroded

engine management light illuminating on dash, not a reason for rejection due to age of vehicle

front exhaust heat shield insecure

front screen wash poor

Pass 6 Oct 2022 122,021 miles

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

engine management light illuminating on dash, not a reason for rejection due to age of vehicle

front exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 5 Aug 2021 120,057 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Feb 2020 120,031 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

rear suspension components corroded

Pass 12 Feb 2019 118,553 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Fail 11 Feb 2019 118,553 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

n/s rear brake binding slightly

Pass 8 Feb 2018 116,950 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak from n/s of engine ()

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

some surface corrosion to under side of vehicle

Pass 10 Feb 2017 112,486 miles

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

Pass 15 Jan 2016 110,363 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2015 108,380 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 106,256 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2014 106,256 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 102,818 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Jan 2013 102,818 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2012 98,343 miles

Front Brake Discs Corroded

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2011 94,639 miles

slight wear in n/s rear vertical link

Pass 14 Jan 2010 89,284 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 85,936 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 75,979 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 63,961 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2005 56,896 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2005 56,896 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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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WA51 VDO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 WA51 VDO, 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 WA51 VDO registered?

WA51 VDO is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 December 2001.

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