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AU52 NVM

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

193,705 mi
Last recorded193,705 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU52 NVM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2019 193,705 miles

front brake discs corroded on outer edges

rear brake discs corroded on outer edges

slight play in front roll bar links

slight play in steering rack

Pass 18 Jun 2018 184,418 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

slight play in front roll bar drop links

slight play in steering rack

Fail 18 Jun 2018 184,418 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

front brake discs worn

rear brake discs worn

slight play in front roll bar drop links

slight play in steering rack

Rear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 24 May 2017 174,543 miles

engine light light on

exhaust in poor condition

free play in steering rack

nearside rear brake binding on

very dirty underneath

Fail 24 May 2017 174,542 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine light light on

exhaust in poor condition

free play in steering rack

nearside rear brake binding on

very dirty underneath

Pass 23 May 2016 160,176 miles

free play in steering rack knuckles

front drop links worn

front shockers leaking

Fail 23 May 2016 160,176 miles

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

free play in steering rack knuckles

front drop links worn

front shockers leaking

Pass 30 Apr 2015 141,515 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushes worn

slight power steering leak

vehicle undeside dirty/muddy

Pass 6 Jun 2014 128,703 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges and perishing badly

engine light stays on

Pass 17 May 2013 121,304 miles

engine light stays on

front brake discs very rusty and worn badly

front brake pads very low

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre verylow on tread on inner edge

Fail 2 May 2013 121,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

engine light stays on

front brake discs very rusty and worn badly

front brake pads very low

nearside front tyre wearing on edge

offside front tyre verylow on tread on inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2012 117,861 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2012 117,803 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2011 114,331 miles

front roll bar links & bushes worn

n/s/f tyre tread very low

Pass 15 Jun 2010 109,089 miles

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

exhaust rusty

front brake discs worn

Fail 10 Jun 2010 109,088 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

front discs slightly pitted

nearside rear tyre pressure low

Pass 28 Apr 2009 99,866 miles

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

Fail 27 Apr 2009 99,866 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear wiper split

PAS belt needs attention

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2008 90,311 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Apr 2008 90,311 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 26 Apr 2007 85,084 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 85,084 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2006 70,675 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Feb 2006 70,675 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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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AU52 NVM is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 AU52 NVM, 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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AU52 NVM is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 November 2002.

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