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SH02 FWJ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Nov 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

144,969 mi
Last recorded144,969 miles
Recorded on15 May 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 FWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 May 2019 144,969 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 14 May 2019 144,969 miles

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 141,452 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 141,427 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded subframe. (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill and inner wheel arch. (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill. (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 May 2017 130,945 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Fail 18 May 2017 130,945 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

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

Pass 23 May 2016 129,636 miles
Pass 13 May 2015 128,444 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 125,257 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 123,554 miles
Fail 21 May 2013 123,554 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 18 May 2012 119,168 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 109,651 miles
Pass 11 May 2010 103,335 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 92,255 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 81,827 miles
Fail 16 May 2008 81,827 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2007 70,581 miles
Fail 14 May 2007 70,581 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Pass 23 May 2006 57,836 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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SH02 FWJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SH02 FWJ, 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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SH02 FWJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 June 2002.

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