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5070 MX

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2026
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

128,282 mi
Last recorded128,282 miles
Recorded on30 May 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

Registration5070 MX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 30 May 2025 128,282 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Feb 2025 128,088 miles

Front Position lamp not working both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

mil light on

Pass 29 Jan 2024 119,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

mil light on

Fail 29 Jan 2024 119,473 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

mil light on

Pass 2 Feb 2023 109,939 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2023 109,939 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 101,189 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper spring cups rusty

Fail 14 Feb 2022 101,189 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Upper spring cups rusty

Pass 15 Feb 2021 92,508 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 12 Feb 2021 92,502 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 3 Jul 2019 75,714 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 70,090 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 70,090 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jul 2017 63,691 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 63,691 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2016 58,285 miles

rear section of exhaust starting to rust

Pass 22 Jun 2015 57,425 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2014 56,647 miles

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 25 Jun 2013 56,043 miles

exhaust deteriating

front reg plate cracked

Fail 27 Jun 2012 55,040 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriating

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

unable to fully check inner rear disc,s due to back plates being fitted

unable to fully check rear wheel bearings due to four wheel drive system

Pass 27 Jun 2012 55,040 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust system deteriating

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of outer sills

unable to fully check inner rear disc,s due to back plates being fitted

unable to fully check rear wheel bearings due to four wheel drive system

Pass 29 Jun 2011 54,371 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

both front output shaft seals slightly damp

n/s/f wiper split

plastic sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection of sill areas

slight dampness around p/s rack

slight rattle from front exhaust heat sheild

unable to fully check both inner rear disc,s due to back plates fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2010 53,169 miles

n/s front wiper blade splite

Fail 29 Jun 2010 53,169 miles

Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s front wiper blade splite

Pass 24 Jun 2009 51,827 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear subframe corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2009 51,827 miles

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear subframe corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2008 50,690 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Oil leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Mar 2007 47,975 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2006 45,941 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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5070 MX is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 5070 MX, 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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5070 MX is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 January 2002.

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