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Y159 GHB

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

75,368 mi
Last recorded75,368 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY159 GHB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 75,368 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 74,700 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2023 74,002 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear brake back plates corroded

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2023 74,002 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

Pass 14 Nov 2022 73,711 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2021 73,373 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2020 73,034 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2019 72,089 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2018 70,812 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 69,945 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 68,673 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 67,075 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2014 64,835 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2013 62,609 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,020 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 57,152 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2010 54,740 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2009 51,515 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 48,272 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2007 45,309 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 38,580 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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Y159 GHB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 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 Y159 GHB, 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 Y159 GHB registered?

Y159 GHB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 March 2001.

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