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Y57 HWJ

2001 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

112,938 mi
Last recorded112,938 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY57 HWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 112,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

Fail 3 May 2024 112,938 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine light on

Pass 26 May 2021 109,462 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 26 May 2021 109,462 miles

Front Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 101,731 miles

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 14 Mar 2019 86,588 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 78,849 miles

engine management light on

high level brake light inop

Fail 21 Aug 2017 78,849 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect both headlamp aims (1.8.A.1b)

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

engine management light on

high level brake light inop

Pass 8 Aug 2016 67,238 miles

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

n/s/f tyre out side cut

Pass 18 Jun 2014 59,570 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

engine management light on

Pass 21 Jun 2013 51,918 miles

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 21 Jun 2013 51,918 miles

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

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

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

advise both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 22 Jun 2012 42,775 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 39,547 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2010 35,046 miles

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

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

Offside rear coil spring not located in protective sleeve

Outer Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Jun 2009 32,298 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 27,129 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 22,163 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 19,650 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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Y57 HWJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 Y57 HWJ, 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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Y57 HWJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 July 2001.

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