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LF02 BBN

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

139,020 mi
Last recorded139,020 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF02 BBN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 139,020 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2025 138,760 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill end plate (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Steering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))

Brake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2024 135,372 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both // worn and splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Jun 2023 133,050 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake servo corroded but not holed at time of test

exhaust in poor condition

Pass 5 Jul 2022 132,294 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

brake servo corroded

exhaust in overall poor condition

Pass 2 Jul 2021 130,949 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2020 129,353 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2019 126,110 miles

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

Pass 17 Apr 2018 121,648 miles

damage to screen

Fail 16 Apr 2018 121,648 miles

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

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

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

damage to screen

Pass 28 Apr 2017 114,382 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 108,134 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar to body (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement roll bar to body (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2015 100,853 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2014 95,508 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 89,445 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 82,110 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 74,152 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2010 69,852 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 69,852 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2009 62,119 miles

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 52,307 miles

FRONT PADS WEARING

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

Fail 1 Apr 2008 52,307 miles

FRONT PADS WEARING

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 43,753 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 33,851 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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LF02 BBN is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LF02 BBN, 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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LF02 BBN is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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