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WA52 VKZ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

199,234 mi
Last recorded199,234 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 VKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2022 199,234 miles

brake discs pitted

front tyres wearing low

Pass 17 Aug 2020 195,727 miles

all suspension parts corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Aug 2020 195,727 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

all suspension parts corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2019 188,911 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all rear suspension components getting corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Sep 2018 179,011 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components getting corroded

Fail 5 Sep 2018 179,011 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

rear suspension components getting corroded

Pass 15 Aug 2017 168,135 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front exhaust slightly deteriorated

Pass 16 Aug 2016 158,880 miles

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers getting deteriorated

Fail 15 Aug 2016 158,876 miles

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

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

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

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

brake and clutch pedal rubbers getting deteriorated

Pass 26 Aug 2015 147,406 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 29 Aug 2014 136,050 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Aug 2014 136,050 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Aug 2013 121,997 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2012 109,826 miles

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

exhaust system getting deteriorated

Pass 12 Sep 2011 98,411 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2010 91,813 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2010 91,813 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 86,524 miles

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

Fail 10 Sep 2009 86,524 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 78,976 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 71,440 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 71,440 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2006 63,951 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2005 55,855 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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WA52 VKZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 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 WA52 VKZ, 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 WA52 VKZ registered?

WA52 VKZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 September 2002.

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