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BV52 XUM

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 May 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

98,950 mi
Last recorded98,950 miles
Recorded on29 May 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV52 XUM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 May 2018 98,950 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front to centre join (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge @ 2mm - worn inner edge - 215/60 R15 (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2017 97,136 miles

EML ON

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

Fail 17 May 2017 97,084 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 Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

EML ON

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

Pass 23 May 2016 93,866 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

eml on

oil leak

Fail 16 May 2016 93,840 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Parking brake operation is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.3a)

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

eml on

oil leak

Pass 19 May 2015 89,143 miles

e.m.l. light on

Fail 18 May 2015 89,127 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Offside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)

e.m.l. light on

Pass 19 May 2014 79,210 miles

offside rear reflectors damaged

rear exhaust deteriorated

Fail 19 May 2014 79,210 miles

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

offside rear reflectors damaged

rear brake pads wearing low

rear exhaust deteriorated

Pass 18 Jun 2013 69,519 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 26 May 2012 59,867 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 26 May 2012 59,867 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Jun 2011 52,089 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2011 52,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,308 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2010 46,308 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 37,898 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,344 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 24,636 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2006 16,009 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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BV52 XUM is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc 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 BV52 XUM, 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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BV52 XUM is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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