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BU52 ZTH

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2021
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

142,318 mi
Last recorded142,318 miles
Recorded on4 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZTH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Nov 2020 142,318 miles

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

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 136,061 miles

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 130,264 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2018 130,263 miles

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 18 May 2017 124,342 miles

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

Pass 17 May 2016 116,338 miles
Pass 11 May 2015 107,936 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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)

Pass 21 May 2014 100,132 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2013 99,635 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front outer brake disc pitted

Pass 19 Dec 2013 99,635 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside front outer brake disc pitted

Pass 13 Dec 2012 94,086 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2011 88,781 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Dec 2011 88,733 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2010 80,875 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre (nail close to sidewall)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre worn bald on inside edge

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

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

Offside front tyre worn bald on inside edge

Pass 16 Dec 2010 80,875 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre (nail close to sidewall)

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

Nearside front tyre worn bald on inside edge

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

Offside front tyre worn bald on inside edge

Pass 7 Dec 2009 77,942 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

both front tyres worn on the inner edge

Pass 13 Nov 2008 70,754 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside mirror has been taped up.

Pass 31 Oct 2007 65,002 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2006 53,980 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 53,980 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2005 40,894 miles

all tyres worn on inner edges

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 ZTH is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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

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