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BU52 POV

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

81,112 mi
Last recorded81,112 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 POV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 12 Apr 2019 81,112 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

engine management light on

general under body corrosion

Pass 6 Apr 2018 76,220 miles

Engine management lamp is on

Fail 6 Apr 2018 76,216 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre to rear pipe join (7.1.2)

Engine management lamp is on

Pass 3 Apr 2017 73,995 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2016 71,552 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2015 68,605 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2014 62,354 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing low 195/55/16

Fail 8 Apr 2014 62,354 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

o/s/f tyre wearing low 195/55/16

Pass 10 Apr 2013 44,693 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,112 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2012 44,112 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2011 42,311 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 42,311 miles

Front brake discs worn.

Nearside Front front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,599 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 39,599 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Reverse lamp not working.

Pass 15 Jul 2009 36,572 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2009 36,572 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,750 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 30,658 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2006 26,965 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 POV is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 BU52 POV, 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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BU52 POV is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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