CarVerify

Free Car Check

Y703 BRD

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,366 mi
Last recorded168,366 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2023
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationY703 BRD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2023 168,366 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2022 167,771 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 22 Jul 2022 167,760 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 166,073 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2019 163,181 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2019 163,170 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2018 158,767 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 20 Aug 2018 158,767 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 May 2017 151,042 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 151,042 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded CHASSIS (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2016 144,248 miles
Pass 12 May 2015 138,091 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Pass 3 Jan 2014 129,737 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Dec 2012 121,588 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2011 114,592 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 114,592 miles

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

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

rear propshaft u/joint worn

Pass 30 Dec 2010 106,268 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2009 92,285 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2008 82,926 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 73,558 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 73,558 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 62,793 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
Full Subaru Legacy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

Y703 BRD is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 Y703 BRD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of Y703 BRD?

You can check the full history of Y703 BRD by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was Y703 BRD registered?

Y703 BRD is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

Is Y703 BRD safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y703 BRD shows 22 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y703 BRD have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on Y703 BRD. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.