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BU52 PNE

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

120,229 mi
Last recorded120,229 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 PNE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2018 120,229 miles

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 3 Jan 2017 116,907 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

oil leak

Pass 6 Jan 2016 113,289 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lots of play in steering rack tie rods

Fail 6 Jan 2016 113,289 miles

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing centre belt clips missing (5.1.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

lots of play in steering rack tie rods

Pass 21 Jan 2015 108,561 miles

advise strong exhaust close to propshaft/driveshafts (has been fouling )

bad oil leak

child seat fitted to nearside rear

under side of car covered in thick under seal making inspection hard

Pass 15 Feb 2014 103,478 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2013 97,108 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Feb 2012 82,125 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 82,125 miles

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

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)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 71,941 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 64,483 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 55,105 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2008 47,453 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 41,450 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2006 36,009 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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BU52 PNE is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BU52 PNE, 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 BU52 PNE registered?

BU52 PNE is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 October 2002.

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