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YF51 OZV

2001 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

153,298 mi
Last recorded153,298 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2011
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYF51 OZV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2011 153,298 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 153,298 miles

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

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Both front inner drive shaft gaiters split Both main brake pipes slightly corroded

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

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

Rear bumper insecure

Pass 13 Jul 2010 133,926 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2010 133,926 miles

Centre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

CONDENSATION IN BOTH FRONT HEADLIGHTS

EXHAUST CORRODED.

FRONT DISCS CORRODED.

OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED.

REAR BRAKE DISCS CORRODED.

REAR BRAKE PADS LOW.

REAR BUMPER LOOSE

Fail 7 Jul 2009 116,030 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED/ OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED/ REAR BUMPER DAMAGED.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Jul 2009 116,030 miles

EXHAUST CORRODED/ OFFSIDE REAR LIGHT LENS DAMAGED/ REAR BUMPER DAMAGED.

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 105,502 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2008 105,502 miles

Centre Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Fail 14 Jun 2007 86,957 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW. SLIGHT DAMAGE OFFSIDE REAR TAIL LIGHT LENS. EXHAUST CORRODED. REAR NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED. BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP RUBBER SPLIT.

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 86,957 miles

FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW. SLIGHT DAMAGE OFFSIDE REAR TAIL LIGHT LENS. EXHAUST CORRODED. REAR NUMBER PLATE DAMAGED. BRAKE PEDAL ANTI SLIP RUBBER SPLIT.

Pass 15 Jun 2006 69,368 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2006 69,368 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

slight damage nearside front tyre wall. brake pedal antislip rubber worn. rear bumper loose. tow bar wireing burnt through on exhaust .

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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YF51 OZV is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 YF51 OZV, 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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YF51 OZV is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 December 2001.

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