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DK52 BRZ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

141,459 mi
Last recorded141,459 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK52 BRZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2019 141,459 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 May 2018 136,378 miles
Fail 5 May 2018 136,378 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by damage rear bumper (6.1.C.1)

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users rear bumper (6.1.B.1b)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 134,265 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2016 134,265 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Dec 2015 133,132 miles

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s and o/s inner rack end joints (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 10 Dec 2015 133,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper and plastics (6.1.B.1b)

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

Offside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill corroded (6.1.B.2)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both inner rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel n/s and o/s inner rack end joints (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Dec 2014 131,450 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2014 131,450 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2013 130,303 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2013 130,303 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 17 Jul 2012 129,209 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 129,209 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 127,743 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 125,496 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 122,901 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 122,901 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

font outer cv gaiters weaping small amount of grease

offside rear tyre slightly deflated

Pass 6 Aug 2008 119,719 miles

Front discs worn

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

Rear brake pads worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Fail 6 Aug 2008 119,719 miles

Front discs worn

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake pads worn

Rear brake pipes corroded

Rear chassis corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2007 115,241 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 15 Aug 2007 115,241 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2006 110,170 miles

Rear brake discs deteriorating

Slight imbalance and fluctuation on front brakes

Fail 1 Aug 2006 110,166 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

All antiroll bar clamp bushes worn

Imbalance/fluctuation on front brakes

Rear brake discs deteriorating

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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DK52 BRZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 DK52 BRZ, 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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DK52 BRZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 September 2002.

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