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YC52 MHZ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2022
Tests25 (16 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate64%

Mileage

136,693 mi
Last recorded136,693 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC52 MHZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2021 136,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear valance corroded not in prescribed area

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Fail 26 Aug 2021 136,693 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear valance corroded not in prescribed area

underside of vehicle heavily under sealed

Pass 19 Mar 2020 124,329 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

both lower arm (locking devise lock tight fixing)

slight under body corrosion

underside of car heavily under sealed

Fail 4 Mar 2020 124,322 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired arch inner top of plate (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis leg next to rear trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower arm locking devise lock tight fixing

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

under side of car corroded

Pass 4 Mar 2019 119,369 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2018 117,883 miles

corrosion starting around front and rear suspension

Pass 21 Dec 2016 116,716 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2016 116,716 miles

Nearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose pin missing (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

Steering locking device missing NS Track rod end nut secure pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Steering retaining device missing OS trackrod end nut secure pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

rear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 115,121 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 115,121 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing bottom ball joint castle nut pin missing (2.5.A.4)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Steering locking device missing trackrod end castle nut pin missing (2.2.C.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2014 109,765 miles

Rear brakepads getting low

Fail 10 Dec 2014 109,765 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)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brakepads getting low

Pass 9 Dec 2013 102,068 miles

NSF wheel bearing slight play

Rear brakepads low

Fail 9 Dec 2013 102,068 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)

NSF wheel bearing slight play

Rear brakepads low

Pass 5 Dec 2012 87,826 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 72,483 miles

front tyres worn on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2010 61,530 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2010 61,269 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

REAR PADS LOOK LOW

Pass 25 Nov 2009 51,675 miles

rear pads look very low

Fail 25 Nov 2009 51,675 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear pads look very low

Fail 10 Dec 2008 40,272 miles

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 40,272 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,332 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,915 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2005 154,776 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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YC52 MHZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64%.

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 YC52 MHZ, 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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YC52 MHZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 November 2002.

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