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ST02 BCE

2002 Subaru Legacy

Red Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

165,957 mi
Last recorded165,957 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2019
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST02 BCE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Fail 25 Oct 2019 165,957 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 163,560 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 12 Oct 2018 163,560 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x 2 (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 13 Oct 2017 159,804 miles

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

Fail 28 Sep 2017 159,794 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (marked yellow) (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (marked yellow) (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion

Pass 21 Oct 2016 152,308 miles

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

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 143,963 miles

Centre and rear exhaust have minor leak of exhaust gasses

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Slight play in inner steering joints

Pass 21 Oct 2014 130,621 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both rear tyres wearing edges

oil level low

Fail 21 Oct 2014 130,621 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

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

both rear tyres wearing edges

oil level low

Pass 4 Sep 2013 116,986 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 108,710 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Sep 2012 108,592 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 19 Nov 2011 101,939 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2011 101,939 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)

Pass 20 Nov 2010 85,697 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 71,674 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 71,674 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

Pass 11 Nov 2008 59,191 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 48,172 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2007 48,172 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2006 35,961 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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ST02 BCE is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 ST02 BCE, 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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What year was ST02 BCE registered?

ST02 BCE is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 June 2002.

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