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VU02 CXJ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2022
Tests26 (15 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate57.7%

Mileage

132,637 mi
Last recorded132,637 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2021
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 CXJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 11 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2021 132,637 miles

Light corrosion on underside of body sills,suspension,subframe components

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Fail 17 Mar 2021 132,620 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Position lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements Nearside and offside rear position lamps (4.2.2 (a))

Speedometer cannot be illuminated (7.8 (c) (ii))

Light corrosion on underside of body sills,suspension,subframe components

Nearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2019 132,205 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2019 132,205 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 130,143 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 29 Mar 2017 128,620 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Fail 22 Mar 2017 128,151 miles

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Mar 2016 125,740 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside rack end has slight play

Oil leak

Pass 30 Mar 2015 123,253 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Mar 2015 123,223 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2014 121,453 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2014 121,452 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Fail 28 Mar 2013 116,587 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2013 116,587 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2012 112,368 miles

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)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2012 112,368 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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)

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

Pass 7 Mar 2011 106,935 miles

n/s front slight damage to outer wall

n/s o/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

n/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and slight cracking to side walls into tread

Fail 7 Mar 2011 106,935 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

n/s front slight damage to outer wall

n/s o/s front tyres worn on inner and outer edges

n/s rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges

o/s rear tyre worn on inner edge and slight cracking to side walls into tread

Pass 24 Mar 2010 98,591 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2010 98,591 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 10 Mar 2009 88,426 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 10 Mar 2009 88,426 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

rear no plate starting to deface

Pass 11 Mar 2008 76,923 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 65,344 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 65,344 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Mar 2006 53,245 miles

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

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

nail in tyre

rear number plate discoloured

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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VU02 CXJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.7%.

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 VU02 CXJ, 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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VU02 CXJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 March 2002.

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