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NK02 UMZ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

154,725 mi
Last recorded154,725 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNK02 UMZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 154,725 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 154,725 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Pass 5 Dec 2013 140,666 miles

bolt snapped in exhaust support bracket (exhaust rattling)

slight oil leak from(head gasket?)

Fail 4 Dec 2013 140,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

bolt snapped in exhaust support bracket (exhaust rattling)

slight oil leak from(head gasket?)

Pass 30 Nov 2012 136,033 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2012 136,033 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2011
Fail 23 Aug 2011

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2010 126,589 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 123,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Aug 2009 123,396 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2008 100,516 miles

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 69,813 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2006 57,638 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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NK02 UMZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 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 NK02 UMZ, 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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NK02 UMZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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