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NJ52 YGO

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

162,515 mi
Last recorded162,515 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ52 YGO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2017 162,515 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2016 151,359 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 151,355 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 140,709 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2015 140,704 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 24 Oct 2014 120,680 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Nov 2013 104,461 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2013 104,457 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,446 miles

Damage on Nearside rear wing

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)

Offside rear door does not open from inside

Pass 2 Nov 2011 82,761 miles

Nearside rear wing damaged

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

Fail 25 Oct 2011 82,736 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Both front tyres worn on inside edge

Nearside rear wing damaged

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2010 73,849 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2010 73,849 miles

Power steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Major oil leak at front.

Pass 29 Oct 2009 56,293 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 56,176 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2008 38,772 miles

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 36,829 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 31,770 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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NJ52 YGO is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NJ52 YGO, 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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NJ52 YGO is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2002.

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