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BK02 RKE

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

151,015 mi
Last recorded151,015 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK02 RKE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2019 151,015 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 151,013 miles

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BOX (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 146,682 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 140,430 miles
Pass 24 May 2016 132,613 miles
Pass 21 May 2015 123,582 miles
Fail 19 May 2015 123,542 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 16 May 2014 112,296 miles

screen is chipped, steering wheel is noisy in operation, front antiroll bar links bushes are worn, rear antiroll bar links ball joints are worn

Fail 16 May 2014 112,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

screen is chipped, steering wheel is noisy in operation, front antiroll bar links bushes are worn, rear antiroll bar links ball joints are worn

Pass 17 May 2013 101,464 miles

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

front registration plate cracked

Pass 14 May 2012 90,579 miles

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)

Pass 24 May 2011 80,297 miles

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Fail 24 May 2011 80,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 66,008 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2010 66,007 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

rattle from front section of exhaust

Pass 22 May 2009 55,341 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2009 55,322 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 May 2008 49,888 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2007 44,726 miles

Rear exhaust box outer skin rusty and weak

Pass 28 Apr 2006 37,136 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 RKE is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 RKE, 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 RKE is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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