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Y971 EFC

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

110,541 mi
Last recorded110,541 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY971 EFC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 110,541 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Aug 2025 110,307 miles

Emissions unable to be completed leak (8.2.1.2 (d))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2024 95,853 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2024 95,833 miles

Exhaust silencer insecure hitting drive shaft (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2023 83,002 miles

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2023 82,999 miles

Brake performance unable to be tested fluid leak offside rear brake caliper (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 72,243 miles

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 72,222 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2020 67,164 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on the inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 5 Nov 2020 67,164 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on the inner and outer edges. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 May 2019 63,212 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

front number plate is damaged.

Fail 7 May 2019 63,212 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front number plate is damaged.

Pass 4 May 2018 58,783 miles

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

unable to check n/s/f wheel bearing.

Fail 27 Apr 2018 58,764 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

unable to check n/s/f wheel bearing.

Pass 26 Apr 2017 52,438 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 Apr 2016 52,099 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2015 51,642 miles
Fail 7 May 2015 51,642 miles

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

Pass 8 May 2014 51,278 miles
Pass 1 May 2013 50,559 miles
Pass 4 May 2012 49,895 miles

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

centre and rear exhaust very corroded

nearside front tyre has minor sidewall damage

Pass 3 May 2011 49,239 miles

general corrosion on exhust system/ rear box heat shield corroded

general surface corrosion on brake componants

general surface corrosion on suspension componants

Pass 11 Sep 2009 47,271 miles

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Fail 11 Sep 2009 47,271 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside rear tyre is worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Sep 2008 45,759 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 42,191 miles

EXHAUST BACK BOX CORRODED. †REAR BRAKE PADS VERY LOW. †BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED ON INNER EDGES.BRAKING AREA REDUCED DUE TO CORROSION.

Pass 3 Jul 2006 34,975 miles

exhaust system excessively corroded but intact †corrossion appearing in prescribed areas

Pass 4 Jul 2005 29,972 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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Y971 EFC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 Y971 EFC, 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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Y971 EFC is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 July 2001.

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