2001 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Petrol · DX51 AEY
2001 Subaru Legacy (2.5L, petrol). First registered 14/09/2001. Recorded mileage 50,547 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2001 · Chester
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20/05/2026
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 50,547 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- Petrol
- Year
- 2001
- Engine
- 2457cc
DX51 AEY Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/05/2025
- 50,547 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring exhaust & emissions items (3 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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DX51 AEY Mileage History
- 13/10/202249,631 mi
- 19/10/202349,837 mi+206 mi
- 19/10/202349,837 mi
- 22/05/202550,547 mi+710 mi
- 22/05/202550,547 mi
Average of roughly 352 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
DX51 AEY MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2001 Subaru Legacy (DX51 AEY) between October 2022 and May 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 22 May 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Brakes (2 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue), Tyres (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 5 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))”.
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