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SO51 FJF

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

180,769 mi
Last recorded180,769 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO51 FJF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2019 180,769 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2019 180,755 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 19 Feb 2018 167,998 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2018 167,998 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fail 12 Feb 2018 167,987 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Fuel tank insecure (7.2.1)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2017 153,789 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2016 135,518 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2015 118,662 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2015 118,641 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2013 106,218 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 102,918 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2012 102,918 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 100,668 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 99,056 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 97,095 miles

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 95,660 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 93,847 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2007 91,871 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2006 76,714 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 20 Jan 2006 76,714 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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SO51 FJF is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc 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 SO51 FJF, 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

How do I check the history of SO51 FJF?

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What year was SO51 FJF registered?

SO51 FJF is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 January 2002.

Is SO51 FJF safe to buy?

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