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DY52 HFK

2002 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Dec 2026
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

187,908 mi
Last recorded187,908 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY52 HFK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 187,908 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2024 182,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 176,592 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 170,511 miles

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 165,369 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2020 163,490 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2020 163,490 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 28 Nov 2019 160,904 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 155,315 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Nov 2017 147,215 miles

Exhaust system heavily corroded

Fail 9 Nov 2017 147,215 miles

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

Exhaust system heavily corroded

N/S/R Inner CV gaitor insecure

Pass 8 Nov 2016 139,516 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 131,428 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2014 121,383 miles

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 115,576 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 115,514 miles

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

Offside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2012 105,927 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2012 105,927 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 98,110 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 87,125 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2009 79,101 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

slight damage to rear nearside tyre

Pass 14 Nov 2008 71,444 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 62,181 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 51,160 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2005 38,815 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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DY52 HFK is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 DY52 HFK, 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 DY52 HFK registered?

DY52 HFK is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 October 2002.

Is DY52 HFK safe to buy?

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