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RJ02 TKZ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

106,197 mi
Last recorded106,197 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ02 TKZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2025 106,197 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2025 106,197 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid section (6.1.2 (a))

Front exhaust heat shield loose from corrosion

Pass 2 Oct 2024 99,766 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 26 Sep 2023 91,877 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2022 84,037 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to cord and limit on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 77,170 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2020 76,461 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 70,540 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2019 70,540 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 62,106 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing low running on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin brake pads very low (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre tread wearing low running on wear markers (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Apr 2017 54,495 miles

EML LIGHT ON

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges wearing (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

cat to centre exhaust slight blow

Pass 26 Apr 2016 47,583 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 May 2015 44,883 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

both front headlights deteriorated

both front headlights poor image

dampness around steering rack

rear shock absourbers weak

Pass 20 May 2014 44,091 miles

EML on

both headlight lenses faded

dampness around steering rack

exhaust heatshield insecure

suspension components corroded

Pass 14 May 2013 42,941 miles

Eml on

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

dampness around steering rack

exhaust heatshield insecure and rattling

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear number plate deteriorated

suspension components corroded

Pass 1 May 2012 41,422 miles

dampness around steering rack

Pass 10 May 2011 39,548 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 May 2011 39,548 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 May 2010 37,562 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 35,023 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 32,704 miles
Pass 14 May 2007 29,674 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 23,682 miles

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

nearside rear tyre 3mm and side wall is cracking

o/sr tyre 4mm

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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RJ02 TKZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RJ02 TKZ, 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 RJ02 TKZ registered?

RJ02 TKZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 May 2002.

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