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YR02 LYA

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

141,003 mi
Last recorded141,003 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR02 LYA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 141,003 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2017 141,003 miles

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 17 Mar 2017 140,796 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement wish bone (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust box outer layer corroded

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

hand brake efficiency only just passed

skirts fitted outer sills not checked

Pass 4 Apr 2016 133,942 miles

Offside Front Inner Rack Joint Slight Play

Fail 4 Apr 2016 133,942 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Rack Joint Slight Play

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Apr 2015 128,470 miles

Both front tyres worn on edges

Coolant leak

Drivers seatbelt slightly frayed

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Feb 2014 120,324 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 113,052 miles

eml lamp is on

n/s/r bumper has damage

Fail 30 Mar 2013 113,052 miles

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

all brake discs deteriorated

eml lamp is on

n/s/r bumper has damage

Pass 16 Mar 2012 105,106 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 97,818 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2010 90,649 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 74,122 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2009 74,122 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management light on dash

exhaust corroding - rear box unwrapping

Pass 20 Mar 2008 56,641 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2008 56,641 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,753 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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YR02 LYA is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc 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 YR02 LYA, 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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YR02 LYA is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 April 2002.

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