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VU02 OVS

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

158,900 mi
Last recorded158,900 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU02 OVS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2020 158,900 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2020 158,898 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2019 146,244 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Two front tyres (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 133,116 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Near Side & Off Side (4.1.4 (b))

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play Near Side & Off Side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Near Side & Off Side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Near Side & Off Side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Nov 2017 123,359 miles

Central Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Nov 2016 112,515 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2016 112,513 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2015 110,584 miles

Both rear tyres getting low on wear indicator.

Engine covers fitted.

Offside Front Tyre getting low and wearing outer edge.

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Check suspect getting low. (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2014 106,757 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2013 103,372 miles

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge within the limit.

Pass 20 Aug 2012 98,539 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 98,538 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 93,266 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2011 93,265 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Fail 18 Aug 2010 89,949 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2010 89,949 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 84,589 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2009 84,304 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 77,664 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 69,802 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 61,022 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 59,968 miles

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

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 OVS is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 OVS, 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 OVS registered?

VU02 OVS is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2002.

Is VU02 OVS safe to buy?

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