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BK02 RJJ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

179,309 mi
Last recorded179,309 miles
Recorded on6 Nov 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 RJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Nov 2017 179,309 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

rear exhaust mount deteriorated / worn

Pass 12 Apr 2016 178,941 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

exhaust back box bracket broken

exhaust heat shield loose

oil leak

Pass 10 Apr 2015 176,011 miles

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f slight brake bind

n/s/f tyre wear outer edge

Pass 12 Apr 2014 173,944 miles

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

Oil leak

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Fail 2 Apr 2014 173,942 miles

Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

driver door mirror missing

n/s/f tyre wear on outer edge

Pass 6 Apr 2013 167,202 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 157,419 miles

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

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 5 Apr 2011 147,805 miles

Oil leak

corrosion to suspension/steering components (front and rear axle)

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust joints and support brackets corroded

front and rear brake discs pitted

front and rear brake pads not visible

Fail 5 Apr 2011 147,805 miles

front and rear brake discs pitted

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

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

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

Oil leak

corrosion to suspension/steering components (front and rear axle)

exhaust back box corroded

exhaust joints and support brackets corroded

front and rear brake pads not visible

Pass 2 Apr 2010 138,992 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2010 138,991 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

n/s/r tyre under inflated

Pass 20 Jan 2009 113,978 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 108,103 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 102,277 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2007 102,277 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

rear exhaust corroding...

Pass 28 Mar 2006 83,655 miles

both rear tyres on limit , advise early replacement.

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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BK02 RJJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BK02 RJJ, 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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BK02 RJJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 April 2002.

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