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X509 BUJ

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

183,198 mi
Last recorded183,198 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX509 BUJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2015 183,198 miles

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

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

winter tyres fitted

Fail 1 Apr 2015 183,198 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

winter tyres fitted

Pass 15 Apr 2014 174,698 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2013 166,670 miles

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

Fail 22 Apr 2013 166,670 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear exhaust outer skin deteriorated

reverse light not working

with all of the lights not working and are positioned in the boot lid maybe there is a wiring issue - requires further investigation

Pass 23 Apr 2012 163,384 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 2 Sep 2010 152,474 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2010 152,474 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2009 139,624 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 7 Sep 2009 139,624 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 126,357 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 113,210 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2006 100,907 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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X509 BUJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 X509 BUJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X509 BUJ registered?

X509 BUJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 February 2001.

Is X509 BUJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for X509 BUJ shows 13 tests with a 69.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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