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WM51 FYR

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

167,145 mi
Last recorded167,145 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWM51 FYR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 4 May 2018 167,145 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Emissions not tested (7.4.B.1)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 167,001 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 26 Apr 2017 167,001 miles

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2016 163,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear exhaust box is deterioated

Fail 20 Apr 2016 163,705 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Rear exhaust box is deterioated

Fail 30 Apr 2015 153,163 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2015 153,163 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 2 May 2014 143,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 May 2014 143,745 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 May 2013 134,474 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2013 134,464 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Fail 31 May 2012 128,109 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 31 May 2012 128,109 miles

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

Pass 18 May 2011 114,559 miles

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)

Pass 19 May 2010 102,224 miles

0s+ns inner drive shaft joint gaiters split

Pass 29 May 2009 86,980 miles

nsf inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 20 Jun 2008 72,484 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2008 72,484 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2007 58,190 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 58,176 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2006 41,931 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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WM51 FYR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 WM51 FYR, 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 WM51 FYR registered?

WM51 FYR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 December 2001.

Is WM51 FYR safe to buy?

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