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CX52 HSV

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

185,752 mi
Last recorded185,752 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX52 HSV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2019 185,752 miles

All suspension components corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s rear very close on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 23 Jul 2019 185,752 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both n/s and o/s from block that exits car (1.1.11 (c))

All suspension components corroded

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both n/s and o/s rear very close on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Jul 2018 160,363 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 160,363 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Mar 2017 135,762 miles

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

Pass 22 Mar 2016 126,635 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 126,635 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2015 121,807 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2014 114,492 miles

front exhaust in poor condition

Pass 27 Feb 2013 107,695 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 98,998 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2011 91,217 miles

possible wheel bearing noise o/s/r noted on road test brake testing.

Fail 15 Mar 2011 91,208 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

possible wheel bearing noise o/s/r noted on road test brake testing.

Pass 17 Mar 2010 83,035 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2010 83,035 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 73,467 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2008 66,088 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2008 66,088 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 58,045 miles

nearside rear tyre starting to crack on tread

Pass 22 Mar 2006 45,014 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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CX52 HSV is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 CX52 HSV, 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 CX52 HSV registered?

CX52 HSV is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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