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BU52 ZWY

2002 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,288 mi
Last recorded81,288 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU52 ZWY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2021 81,288 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 81,009 miles

general corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2019 80,540 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 79,745 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2017 79,045 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2017 79,043 miles

Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 21 Sep 2016 77,710 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2016 77,708 miles

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 76,215 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 73,590 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2014 73,590 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Sep 2013 69,476 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 62,123 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 8 Sep 2011 59,696 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 57,741 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 53,084 miles

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

Fail 14 Sep 2009 53,084 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 9 Sep 2008 48,344 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 45,098 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,244 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2005 31,419 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 ZWY is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 ZWY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of BU52 ZWY?

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What year was BU52 ZWY registered?

BU52 ZWY is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 October 2002.

Is BU52 ZWY safe to buy?

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