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YV51 EBL

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 May 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,815 mi
Last recorded125,815 miles
Recorded on13 May 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV51 EBL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 May 2015 125,815 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2015 125,812 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2014 119,702 miles

Corrosion on front brake disc faces

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear silencer outer skin deteriated

Fail 6 Mar 2014 119,385 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Corrosion on front brake disc faces

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2013 11,769 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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Pass 2 Apr 2012 111,780 miles

a front to rear steel brake pipe has an area in poor condition

front anti roll bar bushes worn and knocking

front anti roll bar drop links worn and knocking

Fail 22 Mar 2012 111,640 miles

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

a front to rear steel brake pipe has an area in poor condition

front anti roll bar bushes worn and knocking

front anti roll bar drop links worn and knocking

Pass 25 Mar 2011 105,846 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 105,846 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 101,683 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 92,987 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2008 88,734 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 79,727 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2006 65,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2006 65,773 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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YV51 EBL is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YV51 EBL, 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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YV51 EBL is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 January 2002.

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