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BU02 OTB

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

101,212 mi
Last recorded101,212 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2011
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU02 OTB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2011 101,212 miles

1 steel wheel fitted to o/s/r.

Body damage to several pannels and lamps.

Play in n/s of steering rack, suspect drum stick ?

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 101,039 miles

Front registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

1 steel wheel fitted to o/s/r.

Body damage to several pannels and lamps.

Play in n/s of steering rack, suspect drum stick ?

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 93,111 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2010 93,111 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge.

offside front tyre worn to 3mm.

Pass 15 Apr 2009 84,642 miles

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

front brake discs worn front brake pads look low

slight play o/s/f inner track rod

Fail 15 Apr 2009 84,642 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

front brake discs worn front brake pads look low

slight play o/s/f inner track rod

Pass 26 Mar 2008 72,677 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 52,212 miles

slight wear in nearside track rod/rack shaft

Pass 12 Apr 2006 44,448 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2006 44,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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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BU02 OTB is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BU02 OTB, 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 BU02 OTB registered?

BU02 OTB is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 April 2002.

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