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FV02 BGU

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2025
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

176,786 mi
Last recorded176,786 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2024
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV02 BGU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Dec 2024 176,786 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2023 175,972 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Dec 2023 175,972 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2022 172,916 miles

Offside Front frog lamp lence cracked

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2021 169,277 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2020 166,276 miles

Central Front Lower OIL LEAK

Offside Front FOG LAMP LENCE CRACKED

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 160,483 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp corroded

rear boot stiff to open

Pass 12 Jun 2018 152,906 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2018 152,906 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 145,224 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 145,224 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2016 140,622 miles

front brake pads low

o/s front spot lamp in-op

slight oil leak

Fail 21 Jun 2016 140,622 miles

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

front brake pads low

o/s front spot lamp in-op

slight oil leak

Pass 18 Jun 2015 132,035 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2015 132,031 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Jun 2014 126,193 miles

play in both steering rods

tyre wearing on edge - both front

Fail 13 Jun 2014 126,193 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

play in both steering rods

tyre wearing on edge - both front

Pass 28 Jun 2013 102,727 miles

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

Fail 28 Jun 2013 102,727 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 98,886 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2011 88,318 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 70,789 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2008 60,642 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 60,642 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2007 49,965 miles

slight corrosion on rear exhauust

Pass 15 Sep 2006 39,076 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2005 27,716 miles

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

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

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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FV02 BGU is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 FV02 BGU, 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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FV02 BGU is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 June 2002.

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