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ET51 BBZ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jan 2014
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

108,590 mi
Last recorded108,590 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET51 BBZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Fail 11 Jan 2013 108,590 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

engine light on

n/s/f tyre side wall perrished

Pass 11 Jan 2013 108,590 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine light on

n/s/f tyre side wall perrished

Pass 10 Jan 2012 106,132 miles

engine management light on

Pass 7 Jan 2011 103,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play from nearside front suspension or steering area

Fail 5 Jan 2011 103,282 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

slight play from nearside front suspension or steering area

Pass 19 Jan 2010 99,487 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2009 95,571 miles

advise n/s front tyre side wall

advise o/s rear tyre

Pass 25 Jan 2008 91,194 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2008 91,184 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Nov 2007 91,159 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 91,151 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 83,351 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2005 57,086 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2005 57,086 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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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ET51 BBZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 ET51 BBZ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was ET51 BBZ registered?

ET51 BBZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is ET51 BBZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for ET51 BBZ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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