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VU02 CXK

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

199,578 mi
Last recorded199,578 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2022
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2022 199,578 miles

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

rear inner valance corroded

Fail 24 Jun 2022 199,570 miles

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

handbrake 16%

rear inner valance corroded/holed

Pass 19 Jul 2021 196,501 miles

steering rough

Fail 9 Jul 2021 196,493 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

steering rough

Pass 15 Jul 2020 193,238 miles

engine warning light on

handbrake effort 16%

Pass 4 May 2019 188,406 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine warning light on

Fail 2 May 2019 188,400 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

engine warning light on

Pass 16 May 2018 184,110 miles
Pass 23 May 2017 179,695 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 179,695 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 May 2016 174,509 miles
Fail 25 May 2016 174,509 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 170,695 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2013 163,830 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 161,324 miles

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

eml on

Fail 4 Feb 2013 161,324 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

eml on

Pass 6 Oct 2011 142,734 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2010 135,629 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 135,628 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2009 126,223 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Apr 2008 113,231 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Apr 2007 104,869 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 97,670 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)

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 CXK is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc 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 VU02 CXK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU02 CXK registered?

VU02 CXK is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 April 2002.

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