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ME02 RZV

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

84,713 mi
Last recorded84,713 miles
Recorded on17 Jan 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationME02 RZV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 17 Jan 2018 84,713 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded section pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Oil leak ()

both rear tyre valves cracking

sill covers and undertrays fitted

underbody covered in mud

underbody rusting

Pass 17 Jan 2017 79,945 miles

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight damp with grease

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly damp with grease

exhaust rusting

front shock absorbers rusting

oil leak from engine

one high level brake light bulb out

rear brake discs rusting

rear subframe rusting

sill covers fitted

slight exhaust blow from centre section forward joint

some brake pipes starting to rust

underbody covered in mud

underbody rusting

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Jan 2017 79,802 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill next to nearside front seat belt anchorage point (5.2.6)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Outer cv boot slight damp with grease

Offside Front Inner cv boot slightly damp with grease

exhaust rusting

front shock absorbers rusting

oil leak from engine

one high level brake light bulb out

rear brake discs rusting

rear subframe rusting

sill covers fitted

slight exhaust blow from centre section forward joint

some brake pipes starting to rust

underbody covered in mud

underbody rusting

undertrays fitted

Pass 18 Jan 2016 75,310 miles

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv boot

rear chassis getting rusty

rear sub frame getting rusty

sill covers fitted

2 out of 8 centre stop light bulbs not working

both front wipers starting to split at edges

engine cover fitted

slight play in both front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

slight play in both front top anti-roll bar drop link bushes

under body covered in mud

under tray fitted

Fail 18 Jan 2016 75,310 miles

2 out of 8 centre stop light bulbs not working

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

both front wipers starting to split at edges

engine cover fitted

pin hole in n/s/f outer cv boot

rear chassis getting rusty

rear sub frame getting rusty

sill covers fitted

slight play in both front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

slight play in both front top anti-roll bar drop link bushes

under body covered in mud

under tray fitted

Pass 26 Jan 2015 71,186 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

slight play in front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Fail 16 Jan 2015 71,119 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

slight play in both front anti-roll bar drop links

slight play in front anti-roll bar 'D' bushes

Pass 2 Jan 2014 65,379 miles

Exhaust getting rusty.

Front anti rollbar 'D' bushes showing wear.

Front brake pads maybe getting low.

Front droplinks showing wear.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear brake pads maybe getting low.

Underbody getting rusty.

Fail 2 Jan 2014 65,379 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust getting rusty.

Front anti rollbar 'D' bushes showing wear.

Front brake pads maybe getting low.

Front droplinks showing wear.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Rear brake pads maybe getting low.

Underbody getting rusty.

Pass 15 Jan 2013 54,753 miles

both front anti roll bar drop links showing signs of wear

exhaust back box getting in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

rear chassis getting rusty

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

some brake pipes starting to rust

Fail 15 Jan 2013 54,753 miles

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

50% of center stop lamp not working

both front anti roll bar drop links showing signs of wear

brake fluid level getting low

exhaust back box getting in poor condition

plastic sill covers fitted

rear chassis getting rusty

slight play in n/s/r anti roll bar drop link

slight play in o/s/r anti roll bar drop link

some brake pipes starting to rust

Pass 24 Jan 2012 48,096 miles

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

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

Fail 19 Jan 2012 48,091 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 44,872 miles

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

Fail 19 Apr 2011 44,872 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 40,008 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 35,743 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2008 31,482 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)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 26,559 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 20,890 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 20,890 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.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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ME02 RZV is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 ME02 RZV, 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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ME02 RZV is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 May 2002.

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