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BU52 ZWP

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

152,492 mi
Last recorded152,492 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZWP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2023 152,492 miles

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

Nearside Front track rod has play

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2022 147,095 miles

O/S/F inner rack arm slight play

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a)

brake pedal runner split

Pass 4 Jun 2021 141,625 miles

Nearside Front inner rack arm slight play

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal runner split

Fail 4 Jun 2021 141,625 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front inner rack arm slight play

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

brake pedal runner split

Pass 9 Jul 2019 134,254 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front silencor (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

brake pedal anti slip damaged but not insecure

Pass 7 Jul 2018 127,516 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 123,894 miles

Offside Rear tyre has nail in tread

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

brake pedal anti slip damaged but not insecure

slight engine oil leak

Pass 21 May 2016 121,649 miles

n/s/bottom corner of windscreen cracked not in swept area

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front no plate cracked and delaminating (6.3.1d)

registration plate faded but not likely to be misread rear no plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 5 May 2015 115,432 miles

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

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

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

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

brake pedal anti slip damaged but not insecure

front reg. plate damaged but readable

n/s door mirror loose but not insecure

o/s/f tyre perished

o/s/r tyre has split but not to cords

slight engine oil leak

Pass 22 Mar 2014 109,573 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 109,573 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 108,096 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

underbody surface corrosion

Fail 4 Apr 2013 108,096 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 15 Mar 2012 102,545 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 97,408 miles

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

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

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

different tyre speed ratings on rear axle

windscreen has a crack at the bottom of the n/s, outside the swept area.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 97,408 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

different tyre speed ratings on rear axle

windscreen has a crack at the bottom of the n/s, outside the swept area.

Pass 9 Feb 2010 92,640 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2010 92,640 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 78,979 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2008 66,731 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 58,368 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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 9 Feb 2006 43,935 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 ZWP is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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

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