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OU02 FRX

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2023
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

141,198 mi
Last recorded141,198 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU02 FRX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2022 141,198 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2022 141,192 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 27 Jul 2021 135,688 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Jul 2021 135,683 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement foward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 130,646 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 5 Aug 2020 130,645 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front most trail arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2019 123,998 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2019 123,998 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Aug 2018 114,207 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Jul 2018 114,205 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Trailer electrical socket wiring insulation damaged or deteriorated (4.10 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2017 110,934 miles

plastic sill covers fitted

Fail 27 Jul 2017 110,921 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

plastic sill covers fitted

rear diff oil leak

Pass 17 Dec 2013 104,169 miles

corrosion to rear exhaust system

rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Fail 16 Dec 2013 104,133 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

corrosion to rear exhaust system

rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 21 Dec 2012 99,696 miles

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

corrosion to centre and rear exhaust pipe

rear tyres wearing low on outer edges

Pass 9 Dec 2011 91,715 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2005 71,039 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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OU02 FRX is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 OU02 FRX, 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 OU02 FRX registered?

OU02 FRX is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 March 2002.

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