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PE02 ZSW

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

123,244 mi
Last recorded123,244 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE02 ZSW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 123,244 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted unable to do full inspection

various rear suspension arm corroded but none excessive

Fail 22 Oct 2025 123,244 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

sill covers fitted unable to do full inspection

various rear suspension arm corroded but none excessive

Pass 11 Nov 2024 113,128 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut/top of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arm brackets and mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2024 113,120 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door shut/top of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

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

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened both trailing arm brackets and mounting areas corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2023 109,217 miles

Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides have multiple cuts in tread (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides sidewalls perished and cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2022 106,753 miles

Front both side tyres have multiple cuts in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension subframe and mounting arear starting to corrode

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Fail 31 Oct 2022 106,752 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose union (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded by hose union (1.1.11 (c))

Front both side tyres have multiple cuts in tread

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear suspension subframe and mounting arear starting to corrode

outer sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Nov 2021 105,149 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Brake discs Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Mar 2021 98,661 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2020 87,896 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2019 76,292 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2019 76,292 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 4 Apr 2018 69,539 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Mar 2017 63,876 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2016 59,760 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2016 59,760 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2015 55,469 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 50,677 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,677 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 45,954 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 45,954 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 43,134 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2011 42,676 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2010 41,658 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Fail 8 Apr 2010 41,658 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 39,663 miles

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

Rear mudguard insecure

damage to both the bumpers

rear number plate is slightly diteroirated

Pass 17 Mar 2008 36,364 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 34,196 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2006 28,414 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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PE02 ZSW is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 PE02 ZSW, 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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PE02 ZSW is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 April 2002.

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