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CU51 ZYZ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Aug 2014
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

94,817 mi
Last recorded94,817 miles
Recorded on30 Aug 2014
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU51 ZYZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Fail 30 Aug 2014 94,817 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

car has general underbody corrosion to all areas and all suspension has advanced corrosion

horrible metallic/squealy noise when car is accellerated forward

nearside front caliper sliders missing the dust covers, sliders look heavily corroded

rear suspension looks to be sagged

Pass 23 Aug 2013 92,155 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front & rear suspension bushes deteriorated

disc covers corroded

front tyres worn on edges

under side of vehicle heaverly corroded

Fail 20 Aug 2013 92,154 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside 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 Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Front constant velocity joint is slightly worn (2.5.C.1b)

Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all front & rear suspension bushes deteriorated

disc covers corroded

front tyres worn on edges

under side of vehicle heaverly corroded

Pass 2 Aug 2012 89,843 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Aug 2011 84,976 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 84,976 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 81,887 miles

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

advise front brake discs worn/slightly pitted

advise under body surface corrsion

Fail 20 Jul 2010 81,887 miles

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

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

advise front brake discs worn/slightly pitted

advise under body surface corrsion

Pass 15 Aug 2009 79,364 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 77,082 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

Fail 9 Feb 2009 77,082 miles

Both front tyres wearing on inner edges

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

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

Fail 1 Feb 2008 72,365 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 1 Feb 2008 72,365 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2007 66,799 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 62,831 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2006 62,831 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (hotspot upper edge above the horizontal 0% line) (1.6.D1)

both front tyres and o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge

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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CU51 ZYZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 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 CU51 ZYZ, 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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What year was CU51 ZYZ registered?

CU51 ZYZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2002.

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