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DY02 MXL

2002 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

129,541 mi
Last recorded129,541 miles
Recorded on31 May 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY02 MXL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 May 2017 129,541 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Fail 23 May 2017 129,299 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 May 2016 117,992 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2015 111,219 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2015 111,219 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 May 2014 107,248 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2013 103,199 miles

Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

Pass 4 May 2012 99,439 miles
Fail 4 May 2012 99,429 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)

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)

Fail 28 Apr 2011 95,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

both front inner drive shaft gaiters split, immediate replacements are recommended

Pass 28 Apr 2011 95,286 miles

both front inner drive shaft gaiters split, immediate replacements are recommended

Pass 4 May 2010 91,166 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 85,976 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 85,976 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2008 81,658 miles

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

front wiperblades split

Fail 17 Apr 2008 81,658 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Spare tyre defective

front wiperblades split

Pass 19 Apr 2007 74,774 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 74,774 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 4 Apr 2006 50,884 miles

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

nail in tyre

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 MXL is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 MXL, 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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DY02 MXL is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 April 2002.

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