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M23 RWB

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Jan 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

56,025 mi
Last recorded56,025 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM23 RWB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2026 56,025 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front and both on rear very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 17 Jan 2026 56,025 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside front and both on rear very rusty (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective and offside front (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 53,084 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2021 46,028 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 39,362 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 26 Nov 2019 33,135 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Nov 2018 26,698 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2017 22,256 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2016 18,157 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2015 13,779 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 11,978 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2013 10,628 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2012 10,593 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 10,339 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 9,883 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 9,400 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 8,764 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 8,159 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2006 6,986 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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M23 RWB is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 M23 RWB, 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 M23 RWB registered?

M23 RWB is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 August 2002.

Is M23 RWB safe to buy?

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