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DS52 DCX

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

138,278 mi
Last recorded138,278 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS52 DCX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2021 138,278 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 135,545 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 9 Nov 2020 135,545 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 135,539 miles

Nearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle undertray (5.2.3 (f))

Nearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill and inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle undertray (5.2.3 (f))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all bushes have previously been taped to reduce play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both lenses faded (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both shockers weak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and rear suspension components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement heavy deterioration to various rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Unable to fully inspect outer sill panels due to fitted trim covers

after market starting switch fitted

commercial rated rear tyres

imbalance to front brake efforts

Pass 4 Apr 2019 130,284 miles

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

Coil spring corroded all coil springs look heavily corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shields damaged, loose, and rattling

Exhaust noise slightly above that you might expect on a similar model, however a standard exhaust is no longer available anymore

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms , some are heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are commercially rated, and are not really designed to be used on cars

corrosion around all sill areas and rear chassis rails and boxed sections

corrosion on all steering, suspension and braking components

non standard starter switch

oil leaks

rear towing bracket heavily corroded

Fail 1 Apr 2019 130,284 miles

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Coil spring corroded all coil springs look heavily corroded in places (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust heat shields damaged, loose, and rattling

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened heavily corroded in places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all arms , some are heavily corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres are commercially rated, and are not really designed to be used on cars

corrosion around all sill areas and rear chassis rails and boxed sections

corrosion on all steering, suspension and braking components

non standard starter switch

oil leaks

rear towing bracket heavily corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2018 126,406 miles

Oil leak several in engine bay ()

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

surface corrosion on most of suspension components front and rear

Pass 23 Feb 2017 119,966 miles

centre rear seatbelt missing

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight exhaust leaks

slight wear/play in rear antiroll bar 'D' bushes

Fail 23 Feb 2017 119,966 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight bind o/s/f brake

slight exhaust leaks

slight wear/play in rear antiroll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 19 Jan 2016 110,954 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner tread areas have cuts in tread area and are perishing

oil leak

underside suspension components corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2016 110,954 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend attention soon (3.5.1g)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both rear tyres worn on inner tread areas have cuts in tread area and are perishing

coolant leak

oil leak

slight bind o/s/f wheel when rotated by hand

underside suspension components corroded

Pass 29 Jan 2015 105,259 miles

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 27 Jan 2014 99,197 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2014 99,197 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2012 87,232 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted on the inner surfaces

Fail 29 Oct 2012 87,228 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs slightly worn and pitted on the inner surfaces

underside of vehicle muddy

Pass 16 Dec 2011 82,825 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 77,523 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s front wiper blade split on end

Pass 17 Dec 2009 68,820 miles

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

Fail 2 Jan 2009 62,464 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

general under body surface corrosion

Pass 4 Dec 2008 62,438 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 62,375 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

rear exhaust silencer heavy corrosion

Pass 10 Nov 2006 54,132 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2005 40,915 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2005 39,950 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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DS52 DCX is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 DS52 DCX, 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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DS52 DCX is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 November 2002.

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