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RK52 TYX

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Feb 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

108,807 mi
Last recorded108,807 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 TYX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 108,807 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2026 108,781 miles

Nearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Pass 27 Jan 2025 96,730 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2025 96,730 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 11 Jan 2024 81,314 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 11 Jan 2024 81,314 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 19 Jan 2023 70,832 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated and ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills / both sides, covers fitted on outer sills unable to examine. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe / and suspension components corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jan 2023 70,832 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides. (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm on edges. (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Brake hose slightly deteriorated and ferrules corroded. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sills / both sides, covers fitted on outer sills unable to examine. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear subframe / and suspension components corroded. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2022 65,175 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and ferrules corroded. / both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Jan 2022 65,175 miles

Brake performance not tested nearside pipe / union leaking. (1.2.1 (g))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system in wheel arch (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated and ferrules corroded. / both sides. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 12 Jan 2021 59,873 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 6 Jan 2021 59,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 54,140 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 51,888 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2017 49,956 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 47,354 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 45,505 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Dec 2013 40,925 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 38,033 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 35,485 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2010 32,073 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 28,887 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 26,567 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,637 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 20,971 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2005 16,276 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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RK52 TYX is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RK52 TYX, 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 TYX registered?

RK52 TYX is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 December 2002.

Is RK52 TYX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RK52 TYX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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