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FG51 HYZ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2016
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

177,448 mi
Last recorded177,448 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG51 HYZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 8 Jan 2016 177,448 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jet blocked (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working side light (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

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

Offside Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

advise engine leaking oil

advise general corrosion underside on suspension and brake components

advise o/s/f fog light lens broken

advise o/s/r door hinge stiff partial ceased

advise rear brake discs back plates heavily corroded and breaking away

Pass 10 Jul 2015 175,519 miles

1/3 of centre brake light out

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

front discs on limit

n/s washer blocked

o/s handbrake low efficiency

underbody rusty

Fail 10 Jul 2015 175,508 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

1/3 of centre brake light out

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

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

front discs on limit

n/s washer blocked

o/s handbrake low efficiency

underbody rusty

Pass 31 Jul 2014 168,444 miles

Oil leak

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

fuel filler pipes rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s handbrake low efficiency

some underbody rust

suspension components corroding

Fail 31 Jul 2014 168,440 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

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

fuel filler pipes rusty

fuel tank straps rusty

o/s front brake low efficiency

o/s handbrake low efficiency

some underbody rust

suspension components corroding

Fail 13 Jun 2013 156,538 miles

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

Oil leak

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

o/s handbrake low efficiency

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 13 Jun 2013 156,538 miles

Oil leak

o/s handbrake low efficiency

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 26 Apr 2012 144,001 miles

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

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

corrosion fuel tank straps

corrosion rear exhaust

Fail 25 Apr 2012 144,001 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

corrosion rear exhaust

Pass 7 Mar 2011 133,815 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s inner cv boot split

underbody rust needs addressing

Fail 5 Mar 2011 133,790 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fuel filler pipes corroded

n/s inner cv boot split

underbody rust needs addressing

Pass 26 Feb 2010 124,509 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2009 118,249 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 109,522 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2008 109,522 miles

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

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 100,941 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2006 90,616 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2006 90,616 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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FG51 HYZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 FG51 HYZ, 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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FG51 HYZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 February 2002.

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