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Y542 TJW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

144,570 mi
Last recorded144,570 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY542 TJW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2023 144,570 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Apr 2022 131,921 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Dec 2020 126,703 miles

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Dec 2020 126,703 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))

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

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

Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both side, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jun 2019 117,729 miles

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 117,728 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides, front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2018 110,443 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2017 104,934 miles

Damage to offside rear door

Front number plate damaged

Rear brake binding

Fail 22 Jun 2017 104,934 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Damage to offside rear door

Front number plate damaged

Rear brake binding

Pass 22 Jun 2016 96,044 miles

Blow from centre exhaust box and in poor condition.

Centre and rear exhaust corroded.

Damage to rear of vehicle.

Front number plate damaged.

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Rear tyres perished and starting to wear low on inner edges.

Slight movement in rear anti roll bar D bushes.

Pass 7 Apr 2015 86,508 miles

Front number plate damaged.

Rear exhaust corroded.

Pass 28 May 2014 84,233 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 23 May 2014 84,233 miles

Nearside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 2 May 2013 79,489 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 May 2013 79,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Apr 2012 74,201 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 27 Apr 2012 74,201 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 68,604 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2011 68,604 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 26 Feb 2010 63,452 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 58,494 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 22 Oct 2008 58,494 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jul 2007 51,006 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 43,718 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2005 36,217 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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Y542 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 Y542 TJW, 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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Y542 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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