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BK02 RJV

2002 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

180,590 mi
Last recorded180,590 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 RJV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2016 180,590 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2015 170,634 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Jan 2015 170,443 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 160,738 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

o/s/r brake disc scored

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear anti roll bar links worn

rear tyres worn on edges o/s cut on sidewall

Fail 13 Jan 2014 160,738 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front number plate cracked

o/s/r brake disc scored

rear anti roll bar bushes worn

rear anti roll bar links worn

rear tyres worn on edges o/s cut on sidewall

Pass 21 Dec 2012 149,099 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2012 149,099 miles

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jan 2012 138,161 miles

rear anti roll bar bushes detioriated

Fail 16 Jan 2012 138,160 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

rear anti roll bar bushes detioriated

rear anti roll bar links detioriated

Pass 18 Jan 2011 125,446 miles

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

rear anti roll bar links and bushes worn

Fail 18 Jan 2011 125,446 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

n/s/f tyre cut on sidewall

rear anti roll bar links and bushes worn

Pass 20 Jan 2010 107,483 miles

brake pedal rubber worn

Fail 20 Jan 2010 107,483 miles

Brake master cylinder fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

brake pedal rubber worn

Pass 19 Jan 2009 91,084 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 83,376 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 70,857 miles
Pass 30 May 2006 56,718 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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BK02 RJV is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 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 BK02 RJV, 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 BK02 RJV registered?

BK02 RJV is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 2002.

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