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RF52 AXW

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2013
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,336 mi
Last recorded148,336 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2012
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF52 AXW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2012 148,336 miles

some corrosion of exhaust system

Pass 22 Sep 2011 140,938 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 132,411 miles

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Slight oil weep from N/S rocker cover

Pass 28 Jul 2009 131,087 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2009 131,087 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 113,816 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 95,878 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2007 95,878 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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)

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

exhaust heat shield ratles

Pass 15 Aug 2006 81,908 miles
Fail 14 Aug 2006 81,908 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

exhaust heat shield rattles

Pass 27 Jul 2005 60,387 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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RF52 AXW is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RF52 AXW, 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 RF52 AXW registered?

RF52 AXW is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 November 2002.

Is RF52 AXW safe to buy?

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