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X712 XVG

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

125,886 mi
Last recorded125,886 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX712 XVG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2025 125,886 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2024 125,582 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All discs some surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Oct 2023 125,314 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs some surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 10 Oct 2023 125,314 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Nearside front lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs some surface rust. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside front lower arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 124,991 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2021 124,627 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2020 124,305 miles

Nearside Front tyre some cracking.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin some rust on discs. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

some rust on rear exhaust box.

Pass 24 Oct 2019 123,888 miles

Nearside Front tyre some cracking.

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin some rust on discs. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

some rust on rear exhaust box.

Pass 30 Oct 2018 122,886 miles

Rear brake pads getting low.

Pass 3 Nov 2017 121,670 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 120,138 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush nearside and offside. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre slight wear on outer edge.

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 10 Dec 2015 117,336 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 8 Dec 2014 113,668 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 10 Dec 2013 110,296 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2012 107,895 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 101,561 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 85,287 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2009 81,076 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 74,740 miles

excessive play in both rear drop links.

Pass 30 Oct 2007 67,811 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2007 67,767 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2007 62,726 miles

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

Pass 11 Jan 2006 60,582 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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X712 XVG is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 X712 XVG, 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 X712 XVG registered?

X712 XVG is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 February 2001.

Is X712 XVG safe to buy?

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