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VN52 MXC

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

114,030 mi
Last recorded114,030 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN52 MXC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2016 114,030 miles

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

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both front brakes binding slightly

rear exhaust deteriated

Fail 7 Feb 2015 114,001 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all suspension components rusty.

both front wheels have slight resistance when turned.

both rear brake calipers rusty.

exhaust system rusty, getting weak and has a slight blow at a rear joint.

Pass 7 Feb 2015 114,001 miles

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

all suspension components rusty.

both front wheels have slight resistance when turned.

both rear brake calipers rusty.

exhaust system rusty, getting weak and has a slight blow at a rear joint.

Pass 5 Feb 2014 113,119 miles

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

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

all front and rear suspension components corroded

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

rear silencer corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2013 113,033 miles

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

rear exhast box corroded. front exhaust heat shields rattling.

Fail 26 Jan 2013 113,033 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

rear exhast box corroded. front exhaust heat shields rattling.

Pass 6 Feb 2012 110,205 miles

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

nearside front tyre has slight damage to outer side wall.

Pass 29 Jan 2011 104,050 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2010 96,829 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2010 968,209 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Oct 2009 92,870 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 82,610 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 67,449 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2006 52,521 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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VN52 MXC is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 VN52 MXC, 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 VN52 MXC registered?

VN52 MXC is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 November 2002.

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