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SM02 EHK

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,861 mi
Last recorded138,861 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM02 EHK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2021 138,861 miles

Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 132,385 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2019 125,208 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing on outer edge of tread

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

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on outer edges of tread

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 120,169 miles

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

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

Fail 4 Jun 2018 120,068 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill /wheel arch on (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill /wheel arch on (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2017 115,152 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2016 110,236 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2016 110,036 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area.. (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill area.. (6.1.B.2)

both nearside & offside front brake pads appear low..

both nearside & offside lower outer sill guards fitted,,

vehicle corroded underneath..

Pass 22 May 2015 105,204 miles

eml on

Fail 16 May 2015 105,204 miles

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

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

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

both rear brake discs worn and corroded

eml on

Pass 21 May 2014 100,725 miles

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads appear low

several areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension assemblies

some play in offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bush

Fail 16 May 2014 100,725 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

engine managment light on

front brake discs worn/lipped and corroded

front brake pads appear low

rear brake discs corroded

rear brake pads appear low

several areas of corrosion on underside of vehicle and suspension assemblies

some play in offside front lower wishbone rear mounting bush

Pass 15 May 2013 96,132 miles

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

eml on

Pass 11 May 2012 91,454 miles

exhaust front pipes deteriorated

Fail 10 May 2012 91,454 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

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

exhaust front pipes deteriorated

front brake discs worn corroded and pitted

rear brake discs corroded and pitted

Pass 16 May 2011 84,826 miles

n/s front tyre worn on edges 215/60/16

Pass 14 May 2010 76,955 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 68,012 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2009 68,011 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 9 May 2008 58,939 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2007 48,720 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 40,260 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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SM02 EHK is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SM02 EHK, 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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SM02 EHK is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 May 2002.

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