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LU02 AEW

2002 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1820cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Sep 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

80,810 mi
Last recorded80,810 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU02 AEW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,820cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 80,810 miles

Central Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 5 Sep 2024 73,237 miles

back box outer skin corroded

Fail 4 Sep 2024 73,234 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Coolant leak ()

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

back box outer skin corroded

headlamps cloudy

Pass 13 Sep 2023 67,258 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2021 64,420 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 57,411 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 53,254 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 47,823 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 43,202 miles

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

Fail 14 Jul 2016 43,202 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 37,968 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2014 30,831 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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LU02 AEW is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,820cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 LU02 AEW, 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 LU02 AEW registered?

LU02 AEW is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 June 2002.

Is LU02 AEW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LU02 AEW shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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