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BJ02 MYL

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

70,007 mi
Last recorded70,007 miles
Recorded on15 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ02 MYL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jun 2019 70,007 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 15 Jun 2019 70,007 miles

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

Central Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 65,928 miles

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

slight exhaust blow

Pass 9 Jun 2017 62,051 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Link arm

Offside Front Tyre

Pass 12 May 2016 58,629 miles
Fail 3 May 2016 58,624 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely binding (3.7.C.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2014 54,827 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2012 53,011 miles

exhaust back box is in very poor condition.

n/s front tyre is very cracked and perished on outer edge.

Pass 1 Sep 2010 52,772 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 1 Sep 2010 52,772 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 52,222 miles

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

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2010 52,220 miles

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Towbar component excessively damaged (6.6.1)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,030 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 43,506 miles

rear brake pads low

Fail 26 Apr 2007 40,768 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 40,768 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Apr 2006 36,385 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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BJ02 MYL is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.6% with a typical mileage of 93,093 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 BJ02 MYL, 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 24 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was BJ02 MYL registered?

BJ02 MYL is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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