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PN52 AVL

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

138,084 mi
Last recorded138,084 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPN52 AVL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Fail 22 Jan 2025 138,084 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2024 136,549 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2024 136,514 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 134,926 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2022 132,927 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2021 131,362 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 130,197 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2018 128,937 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 127,024 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2016 124,808 miles

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 122,580 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 119,852 miles

slight play in steering rack

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

both front tyres worn on edges

corrosion to exhaust system

exhaust heat shield loose/rattling

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 15 Nov 2013 116,990 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2012 114,476 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

exhaust heat shield insecure

Fail 12 Nov 2012 114,476 miles

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)

corrosion to exhaust system

exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 11 Nov 2011 111,420 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 108,233 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust back box poor condition

exhaust system corroded

limited check nearside rear seat belt

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm plus worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm plus inner edge worn

rear discs slightly worn

Fail 11 Nov 2010 108,233 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

brake pedal rubber slightly worn

exhaust back box poor condition

exhaust system corroded

limited check nearside rear seat belt

nearside rear tyre worn to 2mm plus worn on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm plus inner edge worn

rear discs slightly worn

Pass 14 Nov 2009 104,082 miles

corrosion to exhaust system

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on edges

o/s/r inner lamp lens cracked

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads worn

Pass 20 Oct 2008 101,123 miles

n/s/r tyre worn to 3mm

noise from steering column/cowling area

play in n/s/r a-roll bar drop link

rear silencer corroded

slight corrosion on brake discs

slight scratches/dents on body

small chips in screen

Pass 31 Oct 2007 93,757 miles

dents/scratches on body

n/s/f tyre worn to 2mm on edge

o/s/r tyre worn to 3mm on edge

rear silencer corroded

spare tyre worn

Pass 1 Nov 2006 83,177 miles

n/s/f tyre scrubbing on outer shoulder

Pass 3 Nov 2005 70,749 miles

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

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

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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PN52 AVL is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 PN52 AVL, 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 PN52 AVL registered?

PN52 AVL is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 September 2002.

Is PN52 AVL safe to buy?

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