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YN02 XYE

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

132,509 mi
Last recorded132,509 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYN02 XYE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Fail 6 Apr 2017 132,509 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Engine light illuminated.

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 21 Apr 2016 124,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted to vehicle at time of test.

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Rear sub frame, signs of corrosion.

Fail 21 Apr 2016 124,491 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted to vehicle at time of test.

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to perish.

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear sub frame, signs of corrosion.

Pass 16 Apr 2015 114,323 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 15 Apr 2015 114,323 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine light on.

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 106,983 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 96,273 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 86,281 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 78,409 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 68,750 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2009 57,566 miles

Centre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 57,566 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2008 46,476 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2008 46,476 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 39,316 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2006 33,080 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 33,080 miles

Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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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YN02 XYE is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YN02 XYE, 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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YN02 XYE is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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