MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
152,356 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
engine management light on
exhaust deteriorated and blowing slightly
fuel filler neck pipes corroded
most of brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
nearside front brake disc cover corroded
rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn
rear subframe and chassis sections corroded
slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Oil leak
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
engine management light on
exhaust deteriorated and blowing slightly
fuel filler neck pipes corroded
most of brake hose ferrules slightly corroded
nearside front brake disc cover corroded
rear anti-roll bar bushes slightly worn
rear subframe and chassis sections corroded
slight play in both front lower arm rear bushes
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
engine management light on
fuel filler neck pipes corroded
nearside rear brake disc deteriorated
offside front and nearside rear brake disc covers corroded
offside rear brake disc badly deteriorated
rear bumper damaged
Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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 Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
exhaust deteriorated
fuel filler neck pipes corroded
nearside rear bumper damaged
offside rear and nearside front brake disc covers badly corroded
offside rear brake disc badly deteriorated
offside rear brake disc deteriorated
rear chassis sections corroded
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
Offside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
exhaust system corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
corrosion on both front brake discs
corrosion on exhaust system
catalyst rear flange corroded thin
centre pipe to silencer flanges corroded thin
front AND rear brakes fluctuating
rear silencer corroded leaking slightly
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
beam pattern poor on nearside headlamp
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
beam pattern poor on nearside headlamp
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
corrosion on exhauet system
Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
corrosion on exhauet system
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
nearside front tyre wearing on edges
offside and nearside front anti roll bar links worn.
offside rear anti roll bar link worn.
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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YS51 GWG is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.
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 YS51 GWG, 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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YS51 GWG is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 2002.
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