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Y562 TJW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

154,639 mi
Last recorded154,639 miles
Recorded on2 May 2018
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY562 TJW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Fail 2 May 2018 154,639 miles

Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)

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

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

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules rears (3.6.B.4e)

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.2.6)

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

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

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both rears (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Jun 2017 148,818 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both fronts (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both rears (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

coil spring corroded both rears (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Jun 2016 144,128 miles

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear top mounts (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 May 2016 144,128 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened both rear top mounts (2.4.C.3c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 May 2015 136,591 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2014 120,303 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2013 109,208 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 99,235 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 86,467 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 77,047 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 65,620 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 10 Jun 2009 65,620 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 10 Jun 2008 56,921 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2008 56,921 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 46,932 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2007 46,932 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 14 Jun 2006 34,120 miles

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

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

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

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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Y562 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 Y562 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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Y562 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 March 2001.

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