MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
147,546 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
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))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
slight corrosion to underside
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))
Front shock absorbers outer casings corroded
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
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)
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)
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
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
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)
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)
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
n/s/f anti roll bar link bush starting to separate
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s inner drive shaft boot split
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
n/s/f anti roll bar link bush slightly worn
rear brake pads getting low
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)
O/S/R tyre getting low on tread
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)
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)
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)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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