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E3 GHO

2002 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2700cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Mar 2027
Tests29 (23 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate79.3%

Mileage

95,795 mi
Last recorded95,795 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE3 GHO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,700cc

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MOT History

23 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 95,795 miles
Pass 12 May 2025 96,346 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 12 May 2025 96,340 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Apr 2024 84,719 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 May 2023 70,475 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 67,712 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2021 95,761 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2021 67,656 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2020 95,585 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 95,004 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under wheel arch rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material advise both front to rear pipes at clips rusting (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe from flex to caliper rusting (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

advise engine covers and under trays fitted hiding some components

Pass 14 Jun 2018 94,047 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 May 2017 84,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 19 May 2017 84,777 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 May 2016 77,319 miles
Fail 17 May 2016 77,313 miles

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

Nearside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases clamps broken (7.1.2)

Pass 21 May 2015 72,723 miles
Pass 23 May 2014 67,401 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 67,400 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 65,089 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 17 Oct 2012 61,719 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2011 60,331 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2010 58,593 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 54,623 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2008 43,982 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 17 Oct 2008 43,982 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,324 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2007 34,306 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 25 Oct 2006 24,948 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2005 17,260 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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E3 GHO is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,700cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.3%.

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 E3 GHO, 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 E3 GHO registered?

E3 GHO is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 October 2002.

Is E3 GHO safe to buy?

The MOT history for E3 GHO shows 29 tests with a 79.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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