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BC02 YZN

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

100,224 mi
Last recorded100,224 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC02 YZN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2024 100,224 miles

Offside Front Outer CV boot slight leak of grease.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear brake discs corroded.

Fail 15 Feb 2024 100,224 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear backbox rotted through (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill rotted through. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded.

Offside Front Outer CV boot slight leak of grease.

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracked on sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 21 Feb 2023 97,899 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2023 97,899 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))

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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 18 Feb 2022 95,262 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2021 92,197 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 90,047 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2019 85,935 miles

Nearside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases downpipe (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 13 Feb 2018 81,310 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2018 81,310 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2017 76,620 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Jan 2017 76,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2016 71,766 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 71,766 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 64,689 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2015 64,689 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2014 57,941 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 57,941 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 51,367 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 47,093 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 43,223 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2009 34,233 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2008 30,582 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2007 28,487 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2007 28,487 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Apr 2006 22,046 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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BC02 YZN is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 BC02 YZN, 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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BC02 YZN is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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