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SY02 KSN

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

173,663 mi
Last recorded173,663 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSY02 KSN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2018 173,663 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from floor at union (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under sides corroded (6.1.A.1)

Fail 28 Feb 2018 173,660 miles

Central Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill both sides (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened spring seat (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from floor at union (3.6.B.2c)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under sides corroded (6.1.A.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 170,523 miles

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

underside very corroded

Fail 2 Mar 2017 170,520 miles

Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part both sides (3.6.B.4a)

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive damage seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting cross member (6.6.6)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (8.2.2)

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (3.5.1i)

underside very corroded

Pass 25 Feb 2016 166,701 miles

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

eml on

Fail 24 Feb 2016 166,697 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (2.4.A.3)

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion floor corroded (6.1.B.2)

eml on

Pass 17 Feb 2015 163,222 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside rear tyre badly worn and perished on inner edge

Oil leak

Some suspension bushes deteriorated

Underside of vehicle including suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2015 163,213 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Engine management light on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system corroded

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

Offside front brake disc inside corroded

Offside rear tyre badly worn and perished on inner edge

Oil leak

Some suspension bushes deteriorated

Underside of vehicle including suspension components corroded

Fail 29 Jan 2015 163,177 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Engine management light on

Exhaust silencer box deteriorated

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre badly worn on inner edge and inside

Oil leak

Some rear suspension bushed deteriorated

Underside of vehicle including suspension components corroded

Pass 28 Feb 2014 157,252 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2014 157,252 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 149,718 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2012 139,524 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 128,421 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 116,325 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 116,325 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2009 103,241 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2009 103,236 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 10 Mar 2008 103,156 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 93,021 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 77,550 miles

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

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

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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SY02 KSN is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SY02 KSN, 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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SY02 KSN is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 April 2002.

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