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LX52 DXS

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2012
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

124,900 mi
Last recorded124,900 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2011
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX52 DXS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2011 124,900 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Dec 2011 124,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 May 2010 119,460 miles

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

engine management light on

Pass 10 Jun 2009 106,498 miles

engine management light on

small crack in front number plate

Pass 13 Jun 2008 95,068 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2007 88,597 miles

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

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 19 Aug 2006 70,971 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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LX52 DXS is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LX52 DXS, 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 LX52 DXS registered?

LX52 DXS is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 September 2002.

Is LX52 DXS safe to buy?

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