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X971 HCF

2000 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

138,824 mi
Last recorded138,824 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2000 Subaru Legacy100,108 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX971 HCF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2000
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 138,824 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively all round (1.1.14 (a) (i))

car has been heavily undersealed

Fail 23 Jan 2026 138,823 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to exhaust (8.2.1.2 (d))

Pass 3 Jul 2023 135,716 miles

Car has been heavily undersealed (rust protection)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 132,153 miles

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

Coil spring corroded x 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s undersill areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))

front radiator support corroded

Pass 6 Feb 2021 130,241 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play n/s and o/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front cross member support corroded

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Nov 2015 128,169 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2014 120,260 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 29 Dec 2014 120,260 miles

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

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Nov 2013 107,958 miles

Clutch pedal rubber missing

Drivers door mirror little loose

Front lower cross member has excessive corrosion outside prescribed area

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2012 103,731 miles

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 28 Dec 2011 99,246 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2010 93,110 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 87,985 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 80,588 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2007 67,235 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 57,567 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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X971 HCF is a 2000 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 2000 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 70.3% with a typical mileage of 100,108 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 X971 HCF, 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 26 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 X971 HCF registered?

X971 HCF is a 2000 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 September 2000.

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