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MB02 MLB

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

83,501 mi
Last recorded83,501 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB02 MLB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Sep 2017 83,501 miles

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Fail 27 Sep 2017 83,501 miles

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

under trays fitted unable to access all testable items

Pass 14 Sep 2016 76,171 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2015 71,225 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 67,077 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system light rust

front/rear subframe light rust

Fail 9 Sep 2014 67,077 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust system light rust

front/rear subframe light rust

Pass 13 Sep 2013 63,541 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2012 59,881 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Jul 2011 54,429 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)

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 48,155 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 41,951 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2009 41,929 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 35,791 miles

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Fail 8 Jul 2008 35,791 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Restricted view under vehicle under tray fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2007 29,837 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2006 22,277 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,186 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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MB02 MLB is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 MB02 MLB, 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 MB02 MLB registered?

MB02 MLB is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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The MOT history for MB02 MLB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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