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YJ52 RHO

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

123,396 mi
Last recorded123,396 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 RHO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2016 123,396 miles

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

emmisions too lean to register

general underside corrosion

Fail 3 Aug 2016 123,396 miles

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

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

emmisions too lean to register

general underside corrosion

Pass 18 May 2015 111,214 miles
Fail 18 May 2015 111,214 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 2 May 2014 101,476 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 101,439 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2013 92,631 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2013 92,621 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Fail 18 Mar 2013 92,567 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 87,958 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 82,057 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2010 74,122 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 64,286 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 56,523 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 51,331 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2005 47,428 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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YJ52 RHO is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YJ52 RHO, 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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YJ52 RHO is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2002.

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