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SV02 ZSZ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

167,370 mi
Last recorded167,370 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV02 ZSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 167,370 miles

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

eml on

n/s rear suspension bush fore-most worn

oil leak

screen badly damaged

under side corroded

Fail 26 Mar 2019 167,370 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both sills/inner sills[plastic covers on sills] (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

eml on

n/s rear suspension bush fore-most worn

oil leak

screen badly damaged

under side corroded

Pass 30 Mar 2018 158,779 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 149,543 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 141,537 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 129,692 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 120,669 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 111,166 miles

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

eml on

Fail 19 Mar 2013 111,166 miles

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

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on

nearside brake disc corroded and pitted

Pass 29 Feb 2012 101,472 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 93,570 miles

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

wipers poor

Pass 11 Mar 2010 84,215 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 84,215 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 71,563 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 67,233 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 55,210 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2007 55,124 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 21 Apr 2006 42,233 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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SV02 ZSZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SV02 ZSZ, 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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SV02 ZSZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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