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YX52 RWV

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

180,284 mi
Last recorded180,284 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX52 RWV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2022 180,284 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Sep 2022 180,220 miles

Nearside Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Near side inner and outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Near side and offside inner and outer sill holed (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2021 172,232 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced N/s and o/s inner sills showing signs of corrosion (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Aug 2020 164,900 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Aug 2020 164,893 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 158,445 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Aug 2018 149,864 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2017 140,248 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 131,709 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 131,709 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 126,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 116,972 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 107,097 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 95,241 miles

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

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 22 Sep 2011 85,013 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 73,856 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 66,223 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,304 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 48,019 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2006 38,708 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2005 31,127 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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YX52 RWV is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 YX52 RWV, 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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What year was YX52 RWV registered?

YX52 RWV is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 October 2002.

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