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WA52 VKW

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Nov 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

115,432 mi
Last recorded115,432 miles
Recorded on19 Nov 2018
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA52 VKW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Nov 2018 115,432 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2017 106,184 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/60r15. 88v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Fail 27 Sep 2017 106,184 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush Both rear inner (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 195/60r15. 88v (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (3.5.1g)

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

Slight oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Sep 2016 93,279 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear inner d (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres wearing low and cracking perishing

Fail 7 Sep 2016 93,279 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear inner d (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear tyres wearing low and cracking perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 81,262 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 22 Sep 2014 71,411 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 65,357 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2013 65,357 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2012 55,579 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2011 50,612 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2011 50,612 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 44,450 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,737 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 12 Sep 2008 33,023 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Sep 2008 33,032 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Sep 2007 26,774 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2006 20,212 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 Sep 2006 20,212 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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WA52 VKW is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 WA52 VKW, 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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WA52 VKW is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 October 2002.

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