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VU02 GMO

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

181,028 mi
Last recorded181,028 miles
Recorded on26 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 GMO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 Feb 2020 181,028 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2019 176,831 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT INDICATING A FAULT .

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge RIGHT ON LEGAL LIMIT. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 171,067 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and all surface rust (7.1.2)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front both brakes starting to bind, worse on o/s/f

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/scuffed on edges and has cut to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/scuffed on edges (4.1.E.1)

Rear diff has a misting of oil around it

surface rust to all suspension components

Fail 20 Feb 2018 171,067 miles

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and all surface rust (7.1.2)

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

Front both brakes starting to bind, worse on o/s/f

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/scuffed on edges and has cut to outer sidewall (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn/scuffed on edges (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear diff has a misting of oil around it

surface rust to all suspension components

Pass 22 Feb 2017 168,077 miles

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

rear diff misting oil

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Fail 21 Feb 2017 168,070 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play steering rack end (2.2.B.1f)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded all coil springs (2.4.C.1b)

nearside front tyre has damage to sidewall

rear diff misting oil

rear exhaust box outer skin corroded

Pass 17 Feb 2016 166,613 miles

all coil springs corroded

front number plate has slight damage

play in o/s steering rack end

Pass 12 Feb 2015 165,315 miles

rear centre seat belt catch not visible to test

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Fail 12 Feb 2015 165,315 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear centre seat belt catch not visible to test

slight play in offside steering rack arm

Pass 19 Feb 2014 162,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front coil springs starting to corrode

front number plate damaged

gear box leaking from both drive shaft seals

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

rear diff leaking

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Fail 19 Feb 2014 132,021 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front coil springs starting to corrode

front number plate damaged

gear box leaking from both drive shaft seals

n/s wiper blade split

o/s/r tyre has a nail in tread

rear diff leaking

slight damage to n/s/r tyre outer wall

Pass 14 Feb 2013 155,954 miles

nearside front droplink worn

slight wear offside front drop link

slight wear rack arms

Pass 23 Feb 2012 150,032 miles

some wear in o/s steering rod

Fail 22 Feb 2012 150,032 miles

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

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

some wear in o/s steering rod

Pass 16 Feb 2011 142,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

Fail 16 Feb 2011 142,745 miles

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

Nearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (3.1.9)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2010 130,891 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2010 130,845 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 120,697 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight play in offside inner steering arm

Fail 18 Feb 2009 120,697 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Slight play in offside inner steering arm

Fail 20 Feb 2008 99,298 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 20 Feb 2008 99,298 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 24 Feb 2007 79,631 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Rear number plate has slight discolourment

Pass 24 Feb 2007 79,631 miles

Rear number plate has slight discolourment

Pass 22 Feb 2006 60,146 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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VU02 GMO is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GMO, 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 GMO is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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