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X509 CSC

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

153,167 mi
Last recorded153,167 miles
Recorded on6 Feb 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX509 CSC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Fail 6 Feb 2020 153,167 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength strut top mount area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

body has slight corossion

Pass 11 Feb 2019 147,894 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2019 147,631 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area near rear suspension trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear 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))

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

slight oil leak from engine area

Pass 24 Jan 2018 140,337 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2018 140,337 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2017 131,421 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 121,418 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2016 121,418 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 109,466 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 96,138 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2014 96,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Jan 2013 88,484 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 15 Jan 2013 88,484 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Oil leak

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

both sides front discs worn and lipped

Pass 24 Jan 2012 82,270 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

frobt and mid sections of exhaust corroded/ deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Fail 17 Jan 2012 82,090 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

frobt and mid sections of exhaust corroded/ deteriorated

oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Jan 2011 75,267 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre cracking/ perishing, but not deep enough to expose plies or cords

Fail 14 Jan 2011 75,267 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

both front brake discs worn and corroded

both rear brake discs corroded

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre cracking/ perishing, but not deep enough to expose plies or cords

Pass 16 Jan 2010 69,650 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 69,650 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2009 63,252 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2008 56,297 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 50,774 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 CSC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 X509 CSC, 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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X509 CSC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 January 2001.

Is X509 CSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for X509 CSC shows 22 tests with a 59.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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