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YM02 HXK

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2014
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,604 mi
Last recorded131,604 miles
Recorded on11 Sep 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM02 HXK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Sep 2013 131,604 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion in rear exhaust box-outer skin

noise from offside rear wheel bearing(not detected on roadtest)-advise closer inspection

offside rear backplate corroded

Fail 9 Sep 2013 131,604 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion in rear exhaust box-outer skin

noise from offside rear wheel bearing(not detected on roadtest)-advise closer inspection

offside rear backplate corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2012 124,809 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2012 124,809 miles

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

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

front discs worn

rear exhaust box in poor condition

Pass 19 Sep 2011 116,781 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 107,840 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Sep 2010 107,840 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside inner constant velocity joint gaiter split

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Oct 2008 84,965 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 84,792 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2007 69,346 miles

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

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

Offside front tyre has surface cut in outer sidewall

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 19 Oct 2007 69,268 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front brake pads wearing thin

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

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

Offside front tyre has surface cut in outer sidewall

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 22 Jul 2006 46,361 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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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YM02 HXK is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 YM02 HXK, 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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YM02 HXK is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 August 2002.

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