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RG51 KJU

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Jul 2027
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,904 mi
Last recorded118,904 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG51 KJU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2026 118,904 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective n/s and o/s (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges of all tyres slightly worn front and rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jul 2025 111,256 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear cracking between tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2024 109,815 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 108,317 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2023 108,301 miles

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

Brake disc worn, but not excessively front inner faces worn and corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2022 103,567 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2021 98,800 miles

Central plastic covers on both outer sills

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight weep from steering rack boot offside (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 27 May 2021 98,470 miles

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

Central plastic covers on both outer sills

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight weep from steering rack boot offside (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 5 Jun 2020 89,776 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2019 89,580 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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RG51 KJU is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RG51 KJU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RG51 KJU registered?

RG51 KJU is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2002.

Is RG51 KJU safe to buy?

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