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DF02 JKJ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

134,248 mi
Last recorded134,248 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF02 JKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2021 134,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear jacking points corroded

both rear spring mounts corroded

Fail 6 Apr 2021 134,248 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

both rear jacking points corroded

both rear spring mounts corroded

Pass 2 Apr 2020 132,045 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion to both rear jacking points

Pass 12 Apr 2019 128,740 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 1 May 2018 124,691 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light illuminated

general under body corrosion

rear pads getting low

Pass 8 May 2017 120,581 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

both rear coil springs corroded

engine management light on

general corrosion

oil leak

Fail 8 May 2017 120,579 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning notchy / rough operation (2.3.3a)

oil leak

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on outer edges

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)

both rear coil springs corroded

engine management light on

general corrosion

Pass 9 May 2016 114,712 miles

Front tyres worn inner edge

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed

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

brake pedal rubber worn

engine management light on

various suspension components corroded

Fail 9 May 2016 114,712 miles

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

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

Front tyres worn inner edge

Offside Rear Inner wheel arch holed

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

brake pedal rubber worn

engine management light on

various suspension components corroded

Pass 5 May 2015 107,356 miles

EML On

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both front inner cv boot gator have a slight weap of grease

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 5 May 2015 107,356 miles

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

EML On

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

both front inner cv boot gator have a slight weap of grease

both rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 6 May 2014 99,816 miles

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 6 May 2014 99,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

EML on

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 10 May 2013 91,196 miles

exhaust heavy corrosion rear silencer slight weap of exhaust gases and outer casing coming adrift

front and rear suspension components corroding

front brake discs pitted and scored inner edges

heat shield over exhaust loose insecure

inner sills and floor pans very slight corrosion

n/s/f tread depth low wearing inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

power steering belt loose and power steering notchy till revs are picked up

rear pads visually low

various marks and scratches vehicle and alloys

Pass 2 May 2012 85,525 miles
Pass 9 May 2011 81,075 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2010 73,921 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Apr 2010 73,921 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2009 66,823 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 61,627 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 61,580 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2007 53,983 miles
Pass 4 May 2006 46,399 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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DF02 JKJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 DF02 JKJ, 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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DF02 JKJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 May 2002.

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