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VK52 RWV

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Jan 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

148,324 mi
Last recorded148,324 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK52 RWV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 148,324 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Dec 2024 146,296 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Jan 2024 143,677 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Jan 2023 141,520 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 138,562 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all 4 links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive nearside and offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 133,910 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2020 133,910 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 12 Nov 2019 132,177 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Oct 2018 128,872 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear tyre slightly perished

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust deteriotated

Pass 1 Nov 2017 126,884 miles

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

Oil leak ()

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 8 Nov 2016 123,555 miles

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)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 3 Nov 2015 117,587 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Fail 3 Nov 2015 117,587 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit all 4 (4.1.E.1)

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 11 Nov 2014 109,888 miles

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

Pass 8 Nov 2013 100,672 miles

front brake disks slightly corroded

Pass 10 Nov 2012 95,307 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2012 95,307 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 88,333 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2010 79,573 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2009 70,553 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 61,700 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 52,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 19 Sep 2007 52,069 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 29 Sep 2006 39,295 miles

o/s/r tyre has 2mm of tread remaining in the centre

Pass 28 Sep 2005 28,627 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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VK52 RWV is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 VK52 RWV, 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 VK52 RWV registered?

VK52 RWV is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 October 2002.

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