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RK52 TWU

2002 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

115,736 mi
Last recorded115,736 miles
Recorded on20 Mar 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 TWU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Mar 2018 115,736 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower fog light damaged

Oil leak ()

corrosion to to rear suspension but not exessive

engine management light on

exhaust deteriated at centre and front

general underbody corrosion

underside of car very dirty

Fail 20 Mar 2018 115,736 miles

Central Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play and inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all hoses (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Lower fog light damaged

Oil leak ()

corrosion to to rear suspension but not exessive

engine management light on

exhaust deteriated at centre and front

general underbody corrosion

underside of car very dirty

Pass 14 Mar 2017 114,719 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all of exhaust slightly deteriorated

corrosion to rear suspension and mounting points but not excessive

engine management light on

underside of car very dirty

Fail 10 Mar 2017 114,719 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both front (4.1.E.1)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all of exhaust slightly deteriorated

all tyres deteriorated

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front inner faces (3.5.1i)

corrosion to rear suspension and mounting points but not excessive

engine management light on

underside of car very dirty

Pass 22 Mar 2016 114,200 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

general underbody corrsion

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 112,563 miles

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

underbody corrsion

Pass 31 Oct 2013 111,457 miles

EML on

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

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

Front wipers poor

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 23 Oct 2013 111,449 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 109,625 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Oct 2011 104,426 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2011 104,426 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2010 99,332 miles

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

front and rear no plates are deteriorating

nearside rear brake pads are wearing low

Pass 8 Oct 2009 93,533 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 89,254 miles

Both front tyre wearing on edges

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2007 77,430 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 23 Oct 2006 63,742 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2006 63,695 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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RK52 TWU is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 RK52 TWU, 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 RK52 TWU registered?

RK52 TWU is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 October 2002.

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