MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
181,028 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
all coil springs corroded
front number plate has slight damage
play in o/s steering rack end
rear centre seat belt catch not visible to test
slight play in offside steering rack arm
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
rear centre seat belt catch not visible to test
slight play in offside steering rack arm
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
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
nearside front droplink worn
slight wear offside front drop link
slight wear rack arms
some wear in o/s steering rod
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
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)
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)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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
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
rear number plate slightly deteriorated
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
Rear number plate has slight discolourment
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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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