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FH02 VJJ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2026
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

145,101 mi
Last recorded145,101 miles
Recorded on21 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH02 VJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 May 2026 145,101 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At rear before rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Pipe between brake hose flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various throughout vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust component heat shield loose

Exhaust system corroded in various places

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Internal power steering pipes covered in grease/oily substance

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe between brake hose flexis (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge (205/45ZRF17 (5.2.3 (e))

Under carriage covered in grease/oily substance

Various suspension components corroded or covered with grease/oily substance

Pass 25 Feb 2025 143,512 miles

underside heavily coated

Fail 25 Feb 2025 143,510 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

underside heavily coated

Pass 8 May 2024 131,411 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Fail 16 Apr 2024 131,242 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 19 Apr 2023 124,139 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2022 119,518 miles

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

Front Front brakes binding

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

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

Fail 1 Sep 2022 119,517 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Front brakes binding

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

Pass 24 May 2017 112,809 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 110,263 miles

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

Pass 6 Nov 2013 96,197 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2013 96,197 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Jun 2012 87,181 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2011 79,246 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 72,553 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 63,072 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 54,889 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 46,478 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 8 Jun 2006 37,288 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2006 37,288 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

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

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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FH02 VJJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc 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 FH02 VJJ, 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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FH02 VJJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 June 2002.

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