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AE52 BYR

2002 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

109,357 mi
Last recorded109,357 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAE52 BYR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2018 109,357 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2017 104,664 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 94,576 miles

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

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 90,239 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2013 80,280 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2012 67,848 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

N/s/f wiper blade split at both ends.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

O/s/r seat belt slow to take up slack.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 29 Oct 2012 67,842 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

N/s/f tyre worn on outer edge.

N/s/f wiper blade split at both ends.

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

O/s/f tyre worn on inner edge.

O/s/r seat belt slow to take up slack.

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2011 50,422 miles

both rear anti roll bar drop links have slight play

both rear tyres getting low 3mm,slightly perrished on tread

rear exhaust box very corroded,exhaust deteriorated

Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,249 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 27,760 miles

power steering poly drive belt starting to crack

Fail 21 Oct 2009 27,760 miles

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

power steering poly drive belt starting to crack

Pass 13 Oct 2008 23,554 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 17,144 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 14,683 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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AE52 BYR is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 AE52 BYR, 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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AE52 BYR is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 November 2002.

Is AE52 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for AE52 BYR shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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