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SH02 FWM

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2022
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

145,337 mi
Last recorded145,337 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH02 FWM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2021 145,337 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2019 144,988 miles

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2019 144,964 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2018 133,437 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 127,141 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2015 114,777 miles

n/s/r tyre worn outer edge .........

Pass 2 Apr 2014 102,994 miles

n/s/r shock absorber leaking .......

Pass 9 Apr 2013 91,148 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 90,722 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 79,873 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Fail 11 Apr 2012 79,863 miles

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edge

Pass 27 Apr 2011 59,366 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 52,374 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Slight water ingress on rear number plate

Pass 9 Jun 2009 48,336 miles

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

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

engine management light on

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre noted

Fail 9 Jun 2009 48,336 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

engine management light on

slight sidewall damage to nearside front tyre noted

Pass 13 Jun 2008 44,119 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Nsf tyre wall split( NOT BAD )

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 May 2007 37,616 miles
Pass 20 May 2006 29,647 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 FWM is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 SH02 FWM, 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 FWM is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 June 2002.

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