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PA02 DFD

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

178,949 mi
Last recorded178,949 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPA02 DFD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Fail 14 Feb 2018 178,949 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing Centre seat belt clasp missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill / Wheel arch corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Wheel arch / Inner wing corroded (2.4.A.3)

Rear Tailgate cannot be secured in the closed position Catch siezed (6.4.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Rear Sub Frame generally excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 171,877 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2016 169,203 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2015 157,871 miles
Pass 8 May 2014 141,217 miles

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

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

NSR inner drive shaft gaitor insecure.

Pass 14 May 2013 125,448 miles

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

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

Pass 10 May 2012 112,615 miles
Fail 9 May 2012 112,615 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 May 2011 100,592 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 89,218 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,851 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 67,352 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 57,629 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 46,975 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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PA02 DFD is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 PA02 DFD, 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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PA02 DFD is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 June 2002.

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