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RN51 HXF

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Sep 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

143,881 mi
Last recorded143,881 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN51 HXF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2018 143,881 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2018 143,881 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen refit bulb correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen refit bulb correctly (4.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2017 124,136 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

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

Fail 22 Aug 2017 124,115 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 215/60/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2016 103,377 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 98,971 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2015 98,971 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate both rear (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 86,717 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 74,910 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2012 67,028 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2012 67,028 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 9 Sep 2011 61,703 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2010 56,239 miles

Offside rear tyre outer edge cracking not showing cord.

Pass 19 May 2009 49,019 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 44,296 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2008 44,294 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2008 44,293 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 12 May 2006 37,980 miles
Fail 12 May 2006 37,980 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RN51 HXF is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 RN51 HXF, 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 RN51 HXF registered?

RN51 HXF is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 February 2002.

Is RN51 HXF safe to buy?

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