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OV51 YBF

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

121,455 mi
Last recorded121,455 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV51 YBF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2017 121,455 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2016 118,272 miles

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

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

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

exhaust front corroded

Pass 29 Dec 2015 113,060 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust front pipe corroded

Pass 16 Dec 2014 104,710 miles

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

Fail 16 Dec 2014 104,710 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 99,547 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

exhaust rear joint badly corroded.

o/s wiper blade split.

Pass 29 Nov 2012 92,665 miles

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

o/s front wiper blade starting to plit

rear exhust box advanced corrosion

Pass 22 Dec 2011 88,282 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Dec 2011 88,282 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2010 83,615 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 78,446 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 73,235 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 68,262 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2006 58,328 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2005 45,218 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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OV51 YBF is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 OV51 YBF, 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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OV51 YBF is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 January 2002.

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