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Y903 MFC

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

97,340 mi
Last recorded97,340 miles
Recorded on20 Jun 2015
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY903 MFC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 20 Jun 2015 97,340 miles

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2015 97,332 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 94,313 miles

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

Nearside front exhaust joint badly deteriorated but just holding together and not blowing at time of test.

Fail 17 Jun 2014 94,313 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside front exhaust joint badly deteriorated but just holding together and not blowing at time of test.

Pass 17 Jun 2013 88,531 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 83,603 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Fail 19 Jun 2012 83,597 miles

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

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

Exhaust system deteriorated

Oil leak

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

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,596 miles

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

Offside inner driveshaft boot split

Fail 6 Jun 2011 80,596 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Offside inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 24 Jun 2010 76,793 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Slight brake bind offside front

Pass 23 Jun 2009 70,627 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 70,622 miles

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

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 16 Jun 2008 66,159 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 59,344 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2007 59,344 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2006 50,164 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 50,164 miles

Nearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

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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Y903 MFC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 Y903 MFC, 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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Y903 MFC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 July 2001.

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