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VN51 LXK

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Apr 2017
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

115,914 mi
Last recorded115,914 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN51 LXK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2016 115,914 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on indicating a fault

NS Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 20 Apr 2016 115,908 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front and rear (3.5.1g)

Engine management light on indicating a fault

NS Front tyre worn on the inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 95,896 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 95,896 miles

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 81,015 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2013 74,530 miles

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

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Fail 7 Feb 2013 74,529 miles

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

Offside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

rear tyres cracking in tread

Pass 7 Nov 2011 69,043 miles

advise fornt and rear bumper slightly insecure

advise rear discs corroded

Fail 31 Oct 2011 69,018 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

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

advise fornt and rear bumper slightly insecure

advise rear discs corroded

Pass 5 Nov 2010 63,916 miles

front tyres wearing on inside

slight fluid leak in engine bay

Fail 4 Nov 2010 63,916 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

front tyres wearing on inside

slight fluid leak in engine bay

Pass 12 Aug 2009 54,404 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2009 54,252 miles

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 42,587 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2007 33,060 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2007 33,032 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 18,632 miles

both front brake discs showing signs of wear [inner]

both front tyres wearing on edges

covers fitted to outer sills

r/n/s tyre worn on innre edge

rear silencer corroding

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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VN51 LXK is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 VN51 LXK, 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 VN51 LXK registered?

VN51 LXK is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 January 2002.

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