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VE02 SXD

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2021
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

75,785 mi
Last recorded75,785 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE02 SXD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2020 75,785 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

under body corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2019 75,292 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2018 73,735 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2018 73,735 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 73,293 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

beam deflector fitted nsf

corrosion to under side and sill end caps

Pass 24 Mar 2017 71,312 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2017 71,312 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2016 68,992 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2016 68,992 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2015 66,051 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2014 63,333 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2014 63,331 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2013 60,810 miles

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

Fail 16 Jul 2013 60,779 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Jul 2012 55,544 miles

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey no roughness felt

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2012 55,544 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside rear wheel bearing slightly noisey no roughness felt

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

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

Pass 17 May 2011 52,212 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2009 47,160 miles

rear number plate discoulerd

Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,463 miles

rear wiper blade split

Pass 19 Sep 2007 36,865 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 36,770 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 36,770 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2006 30,137 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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VE02 SXD is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 VE02 SXD, 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 VE02 SXD registered?

VE02 SXD is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 August 2002.

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The MOT history for VE02 SXD shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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