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VX02 LXR

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

195,004 mi
Last recorded195,004 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX02 LXR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2017 195,004 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" Bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 195,004 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush "D" Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 186,927 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2015 178,862 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Feb 2014 173,431 miles

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

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 28 Jan 2013 168,913 miles

All exhaust flange joints badly corroded

Ehaust leak from joint at rear of CAT

Left hand front seat belt slightly frayed

Wear in both side front anti-roll bar link bushes

Wear in front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Wear in rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Fail 23 Jan 2013 168,871 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

All exhaust flange joints badly corroded

Ehaust leak from joint at rear of CAT

Left hand front seat belt slightly frayed

Wear in both side front anti-roll bar link bushes

Wear in front anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Wear in rear anti-roll bar "D" bushes

Pass 3 Feb 2012 162,246 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2011 152,038 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 152,038 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2010 134,989 miles

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

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

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

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

noise from aultinator area

Fail 16 Feb 2010 134,989 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Nearside windscreen wiper blade fouls edge of screen

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

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

noise from aultinator area

Pass 18 Feb 2009 117,654 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 102,117 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2008 102,117 miles

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2007 85,440 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 21 Feb 2007 85,440 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2006 71,039 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2006 71,039 miles

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

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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VX02 LXR is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 VX02 LXR, 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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What year was VX02 LXR registered?

VX02 LXR is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 March 2002.

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