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Y949 FAJ

2001 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests4 (4 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

140,735 mi
Last recorded140,735 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY949 FAJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass
Pass 25 Oct 2025 140,735 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2024 128,082 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2023 115,563 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 109,217 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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Y949 FAJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in White with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 Y949 FAJ, 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 Y949 FAJ?

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What year was Y949 FAJ registered?

Y949 FAJ is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 2001.

Is Y949 FAJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y949 FAJ shows 4 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does Y949 FAJ have outstanding finance?

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