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Y702 HGX

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2020
Tests25 (14 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate56%

Mileage

125,351 mi
Last recorded125,351 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY702 HGX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 11 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2019 125,351 miles

Coolant leak ()

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2019 125,188 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted obscuring components

EML on

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

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

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

Pass 31 Jul 2018 123,571 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

oil level low

steering rack sweaty

undertrays fitted obscuring components

wipers starting to smear

Pass 26 May 2017 122,298 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

corrosion to both sills at rear

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

shocks offering little resistance

Fail 26 May 2017 122,298 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

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

corrosion to both sills at rear

engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring components

shocks offering little resistance

Pass 16 May 2016 121,380 miles

**************1 litre of engine oil added prior to test*********

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

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

oil leak from engine

undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 18 Jun 2015 120,458 miles

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 120,434 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 115,970 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

o/s front and n/s rear rim damaged

rear tyre damaged

Fail 11 Apr 2014 115,970 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine light is on

front exhaust heat shield loose

o/s front and n/s rear rim damaged

rear tyre damaged

Pass 30 Apr 2013 104,180 miles

Damage to both n/s wheel rims.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Minoor cuts in n/s rear & o/s front outer tyre walls.

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded.

Fail 30 Apr 2013 104,180 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir cap missing (3.6.G.1a)

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

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Damage to both n/s wheel rims.

Front brake discs slightly worn.

Minoor cuts in n/s rear & o/s front outer tyre walls.

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear exhaust box outer cover corroded.

Pass 2 May 2012 100,100 miles

Cuts in o/s front outer tyre wall.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

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

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded.

Fail 1 May 2012 100,100 miles

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

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

Cuts in o/s front outer tyre wall.

Minor chips in front windscreen.

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

Rear exhaust outer cover corroded.

Pass 8 Apr 2011 97,814 miles

minor bind on brake test

rear prake pads getting low

Fail 4 Apr 2011 97,814 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

minor bind on brake test

rear prake pads getting low

Pass 30 Apr 2010 95,002 miles

Emissions only just meet MOT requirements possibly due to exhaust leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Heatshield securing bracket insecure

N/S inner driveshaft gaiter split

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

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

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

Fail 30 Apr 2010 95,002 miles

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

Emissions only just meet MOT requirements possibly due to exhaust leak

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Heatshield securing bracket insecure

N/S inner driveshaft gaiter split

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

O/S/R tyre close to legal limit

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

Pass 1 May 2009 88,233 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 83,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Fail 29 Apr 2008 83,465 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear 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)

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

Pass 13 Apr 2007 76,365 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2007 76,364 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2006 70,064 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2006 70,064 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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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Y702 HGX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56%.

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 Y702 HGX, 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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Y702 HGX is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 May 2001.

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