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BD51 HYF

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

199,540 mi
Last recorded199,540 miles
Recorded on30 Mar 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD51 HYF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Mar 2019 199,540 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2019 199,540 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 187,882 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2018 187,882 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 27 Jan 2015 179,416 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2014 171,941 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2013 161,140 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2013 161,140 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2012 147,725 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2011 138,082 miles

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

Fail 13 Jan 2011 138,082 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 125,296 miles

front number plate damage

Pass 23 Jan 2009 109,051 miles

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

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

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust in poor condtion

Fail 23 Jan 2009 109,048 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

front number plate damaged

rear exhaust in poor condtion

Pass 22 Jan 2008 92,840 miles

nail in nsr tyre

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 22 Jan 2007 77,063 miles

both n/s tyres perished on sidewalls.

both rear tyres worn close to limits.

Pass 25 Jan 2006 61,803 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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BD51 HYF is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BD51 HYF, 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 BD51 HYF registered?

BD51 HYF is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 2002.

Is BD51 HYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD51 HYF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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