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DF52 YAG

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Jan 2027
Tests27 (21 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

149,553 mi
Last recorded149,553 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF52 YAG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 149,553 miles

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

general all over under body/suspension corrosion

Fail 19 Jan 2026 149,548 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

general all over under body/suspension corrosion

Pass 21 Jan 2025 139,100 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Rear subframe and all associated suspension arm's heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres scrubbing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 132,344 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subfame and all associated suspension arms heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 132,341 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm < 1.0 mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General underbody corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subfame and all associated suspension arms heavily corroded. (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front and o/s/r tyre scrubbing on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Jan 2023 120,798 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all over underbody/suspension corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 25 Jan 2023 120,798 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General all over underbody/suspension corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 108,198 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2021 96,211 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2021 96,211 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 90,729 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2019 80,772 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2019 80,762 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 70,734 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2018 70,734 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 56,830 miles

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

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 41,553 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 39,215 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2013 36,911 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2012 34,870 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 32,176 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 28,526 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2009 24,842 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 21,498 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,064 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 15,833 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2005 12,693 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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DF52 YAG is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DF52 YAG, 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 DF52 YAG registered?

DF52 YAG is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 September 2002.

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