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Y876 YBK

2001 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jun 2026
Tests32 (20 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

212,583 mi
Last recorded212,583 miles
Recorded on11 May 2026
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY876 YBK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

20 pass 12 fail
Fail 11 May 2026 212,583 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sills corroded to excess (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm likely to fail lower arm badly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

brake servo hose starting to split at servo end

engine has oil leak near to limit

nearside front lower arm starting to corrode

nearside rear wheel bearing noise but not yet rough at time of test

offside rear chassis rail corroding over sub frame mounting

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge and perishing

rear sub frame and suspension corroded

rear trailing arm bushes in very poor condition but no movement at time of test

small amount of play in offside inner rack joint

windscreen chipped on nearside

Pass 5 Jun 2025 211,392 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Jun 2025 211,387 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 May 2024 210,011 miles

Front Both front D bushes have play in them

Front Both front lower suspension arms are corroded

Offside Rear Chassis rail is corroded and very near to the limit

Rear Sub frame is very heavily corroded

Rear Trailing arm bushes are perishing and in poor condition (no play detected at time of test)

Fail 5 Jan 2024 210,009 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail seen from wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened sub frame corroded excessively on offside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear trailing arm front bushes in very poor condition but no play at time of test .

front lower arms corroded

offside rear chassis rail corroded to limit

rear sub frame and suspension corroded to limit in places

small amount of play in front D bushes .

Pass 3 Jan 2023 208,810 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2023 208,808 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jan 2022 204,347 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2022 204,347 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen wiper missing (3.4 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Dec 2020 202,631 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Dec 2020 202,627 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2019 199,807 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 197,204 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 197,201 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2017 191,302 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 26 Nov 2016 183,536 miles

chips to windscreen

exhaust system deteriorating

oil leak

signs of corrosion to floors, chassis and suspension

steering rack damp

Pass 25 Nov 2015 175,801 miles

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak

Fail 23 Nov 2015 175,799 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Body has slight corrosion underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on edges (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2014 168,275 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing uneven

Fail 25 Nov 2014 168,270 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

both front tyres wearing uneven

Pass 2 Dec 2013 159,634 miles

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

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Fail 5 Nov 2013 159,631 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1) DANGEROUS

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

signs of surface corrosion appearing to underside of vehicle

Pass 6 Nov 2012 152,619 miles

CHIP IN WINDSCREEN

O/S/F TYRE WEARING ON INNER EDGE

Pass 20 Oct 2011 140,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 8 Oct 2010 127,261 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 27 Oct 2009 115,635 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 104,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 16 Oct 2007 92,250 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2007 92,044 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Oct 2006 82,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

n/s wiper starting to split

Fail 10 Oct 2006 82,299 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

n/s wiper starting to split

Pass 8 Oct 2005 68,561 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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Y876 YBK is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 32 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 Y876 YBK, 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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Y876 YBK is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 June 2001.

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