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DY02 MXF

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Feb 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

130,278 mi
Last recorded130,278 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 MXF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 130,278 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

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

Fail 11 Feb 2016 130,278 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Rear tyre has nail in tyre.

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2015 123,194 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2013 121,178 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 115,742 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2012 115,740 miles

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

Fail 6 Oct 2011 105,863 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Oct 2011 105,863 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2010 94,496 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2010 94,227 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Oct 2009 82,318 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2009 82,318 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Oct 2008 72,114 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2008 72,114 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2007 63,841 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 53,008 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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DY02 MXF 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 62.5%.

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 DY02 MXF, 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 DY02 MXF registered?

DY02 MXF is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 April 2002.

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