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WJ51 UJL

2001 Honda Legend

Gold Petrol 3474cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

86,022 mi
Last recorded86,022 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2001 Honda Legend84,026 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ51 UJL
MakeHonda
ModelLegend
Year2001
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,474cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 86,022 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Jul 2024 83,299 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2024 83,299 miles

Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking BOTH SIDES (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Service brake excessively binding BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Fail 25 Jun 2024 83,275 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Battery terminals secured with screws

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2023 79,161 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2022 78,378 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2021 77,802 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 29 Jun 2020 76,298 miles

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

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

advise undertrays and engine covers fitted hiding some components

Pass 30 May 2019 73,170 miles

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

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

Fail 30 May 2019 73,170 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2018 68,973 miles

front tyres on limit front pads low

Pass 13 May 2017 65,082 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2016 60,547 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 59,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 58,243 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 58,195 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

engine missfire and warning lamp on

offside and nearside rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 8 Mar 2013 56,076 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 54,079 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 52,123 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inside edges

Pass 12 Feb 2010 48,397 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 45,633 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 41,575 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2007 35,220 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 35,220 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2006 27,385 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2006 27,385 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

How Reliable is the Honda Legend?

Based on 39,583 MOT tests across 4,365 vehicles.

74.1%
Pass Rate
4,513
Miles/Year
38
Year Lifespan
4,365
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,657
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 900
position lamp(s) not working 863
brake binding 853
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 783
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WJ51 UJL is a 2001 Honda Legend in Gold with a 3,474cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

Across all 2001 Honda Legend models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,026 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Honda Legend fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,657 recorded failures. If you're considering buying WJ51 UJL, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Honda Legend typically stays on UK roads for around 38 years. At 25 years old, this Honda Legend is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was WJ51 UJL registered?

WJ51 UJL is a 2001 Honda Legend, first registered on 6 September 2001.

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