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SP52 MZO

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

117,815 mi
Last recorded117,815 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP52 MZO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2015 117,815 miles

all welding repairs coverd in thick black sealant

Fail 27 Oct 2015 117,812 miles

Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded both left and right inner sills corroded within 30 cm of subframe mounting (2.4.A.3)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 117,468 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

underside, suspension and brake components have surface corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2014 109,998 miles

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

Fail 25 Sep 2014 109,998 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2013 104,900 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 Oct 2012 98,022 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2012 98,014 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Coil spring mounting corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.C.3c)

Pass 15 Sep 2011 91,519 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 91,510 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Aug 2010 84,109 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 84,109 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.2c)

Front and rear pads are getting low

Front discs are in poor condition

Front of exhaust in poor condition

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front inner cv gaitor burst

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

Rear discs are in poor condition

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 1 Sep 2009 74,288 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 66,844 miles

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 11 Sep 2007 59,626 miles

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

Offside 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 brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Sep 2006 51,507 miles

both front tyres well worn on inner sides

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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SP52 MZO is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SP52 MZO, 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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SP52 MZO is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 September 2002.

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