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SB51 UWN

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2022
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,912 mi
Last recorded128,912 miles
Recorded on27 Jan 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB51 UWN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 27 Jan 2021 128,912 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2021 128,908 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both fronts (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill close to rear suspension trailing arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both rears (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside front wing showing corrosion

Pass 21 Aug 2019 128,902 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Aug 2019 128,899 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresheners ()

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security wing (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Body component slightly loose wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Aug 2018 128,769 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 5 Sep 2017 128,023 miles

corrosion to both rear brake discs inner surfaces

corrosion to o/s front wing

Fail 23 Aug 2017 128,015 miles

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

corrosion to both rear brake discs inner surfaces

corrosion to o/s front wing

Pass 23 Aug 2016 126,522 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Fail 23 Aug 2016 126,522 miles

Nearside Rear bumper damaged

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

unable to fully inspect brake pipes due to protective coating

Pass 21 Aug 2015 123,438 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Fail 21 Aug 2015 123,430 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Aug 2014 118,965 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2013 105,122 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Dec 2011 91,383 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2011 87,471 miles

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

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Pass 4 Mar 2011 87,471 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2010 80,738 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 80,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 74,544 miles
Fail 21 May 2007 64,283 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Pass 21 May 2007 64,283 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 57,601 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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SB51 UWN is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 SB51 UWN, 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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SB51 UWN is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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