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BK52 MFY

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

161,702 mi
Last recorded161,702 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK52 MFY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 8 May 2017 161,702 miles

Nearside Front brake disc contaminated by oil (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner arch area. (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Inner sill. (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Coolant leak Nearside engine housing. ()

Exhaust system badly corroded.

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bush. Recommend replacement. (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Chassis bush. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak Sump and nearside rocker cover areas. ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 29 Apr 2016 156,437 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from engine. Recommend clean and recheck.

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Fail 29 Apr 2016 156,437 miles

Exhaust system corroded.

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Unable to fully inspect. (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low Vehicle's internal adjuster set to zero before recheck. (1.8)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak from engine. Recommend clean and recheck.

Towbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)

Pass 1 May 2015 151,751 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust backbox detriorated

Fail 28 Apr 2015 151,738 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

rear exhaust backbox detriorated

Pass 9 May 2014 145,897 miles

centre rear seat belt jammed

Pass 13 May 2013 140,426 miles

(1)front brake discs inner corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 May 2013 140,426 miles

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

Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

(1)front brake discs inner corroded.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Apr 2012 136,472 miles

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

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Fail 24 Apr 2012 136,472 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar 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)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front anti-roll bar - slight play in nearside and offside droplinks

Pass 28 Mar 2011 125,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2010 109,040 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 109,040 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 87,581 miles

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 87,581 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 72,305 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 30 Mar 2007 57,648 miles

offside rear drop link arm has slight movement

Pass 27 Mar 2006 44,919 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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BK52 MFY is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 BK52 MFY, 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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BK52 MFY is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 October 2002.

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