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Y705 TJW

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

140,446 mi
Last recorded140,446 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2019
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY705 TJW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2019 140,446 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Jan 2019 140,445 miles

Brake performance not tested due to off side rear tyre out of shape and perished (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6tread limit time of test (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Aug 2017 131,357 miles

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all bush are deteriorated (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Aug 2016 117,701 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at cats (7.1.2)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 101,525 miles

exhaust shrouds loose

n/s/f tyre has shallow cut (not to canvas)keep watch

slight body damage

Fail 29 Jul 2015 101,503 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

exhaust shrouds loose

n/s/f tyre has shallow cut (not to canvas)keep watch

slight body damage

Pass 30 Jul 2014 88,806 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

o/s/head lamp lens in poor condition

Pass 25 Jul 2013 74,363 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2013 74,314 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 71,208 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 71,208 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 68,635 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 66,284 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2009 62,632 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 60,203 miles

Both rear tyres perished

Front and rear brake pads worn very low

Pass 29 Jun 2007 58,341 miles

nearside rear tyre perishing on side wall

Pass 1 Mar 2006 50,885 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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Y705 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 Y705 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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What year was Y705 TJW registered?

Y705 TJW is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2001.

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