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X243 BYD

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

147,546 mi
Last recorded147,546 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX243 BYD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2019 147,546 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 8 Aug 2019 147,546 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 10 Aug 2018 132,278 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

slight corrosion to underside

Fail 7 Aug 2018 131,278 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

slight corrosion to underside

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Jan 2017 128,925 miles

Front shock absorbers outer casings corroded

Fail 3 Jan 2017 128,925 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

Front shock absorbers outer casings corroded

Pass 5 Jan 2016 124,547 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 5 Jan 2016 124,547 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 31 Dec 2014 118,319 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

headlamp beam patterns weak (lenses frosted)

offside rear light cluster lens damaged

rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes have play

Fail 31 Dec 2014 118,319 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement

headlamp beam patterns weak (lenses frosted)

offside rear light cluster lens damaged

rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes have play

Fail 31 Dec 2013 111,528 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes have lateral movement

headlamp beam patterns weak (lenses frosted)

Pass 31 Dec 2013 111,528 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes have lateral movement

headlamp beam patterns weak (lenses frosted)

Pass 4 Jan 2013 105,040 miles
Fail 28 Dec 2011 97,787 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

n/s/f anti roll bar link bush starting to separate

Pass 28 Dec 2011 97,787 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link bush starting to separate

Pass 5 Jan 2011 91,581 miles

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

o/s inner drive shaft boot split

Fail 5 Jan 2010 85,899 miles

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f anti roll bar link bush slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 5 Jan 2010 85,899 miles

n/s/f anti roll bar link bush slightly worn

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 29 Dec 2008 79,063 miles

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 Dec 2008 79,063 miles

O/S/R tyre getting low on tread

Fail 3 Jan 2008 73,468 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Jan 2008 73,468 miles

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

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2007 67,019 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2006 57,171 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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X243 BYD is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 X243 BYD, 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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X243 BYD is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 January 2001.

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