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SW02 KFT

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2015
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

133,039 mi
Last recorded133,039 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2015
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW02 KFT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Fail 20 Oct 2015 133,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill aera (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis leg (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch aera (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch aera (2.4.A.3)

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear hub (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (2.4.A.3)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arm front mounting bushes (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust section corroded

Pass 3 Nov 2014 129,285 miles

EML light on

Fail 29 Oct 2014 129,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

EML light on

Pass 30 Oct 2013 122,381 miles

Both front anti roll bar rubbers have slight play

Wipers Poor

Fail 29 Oct 2013

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Both front anti roll bar rubbers have slight play

Rear brakes binding

Wipers Poor

Fail 22 Oct 2013 122,356 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

front tyres worn outer edges

nearside rear outer drive shaft boot split

offside front inner drive shaft boot split

Pass 26 Sep 2012 116,308 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2012 116,308 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 110,647 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 13 Sep 2011 110,647 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 1 Sep 2010 92,494 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 80,876 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2009 80,768 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

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

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

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)

Pass 19 Sep 2008 72,481 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2008 63,705 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2007 60,768 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 54,178 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2005 45,645 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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SW02 KFT is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 SW02 KFT, 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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SW02 KFT is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 August 2002.

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