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WJ02 DWA

2002 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

94,450 mi
Last recorded94,450 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ02 DWA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 94,450 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Feb 2020 94,450 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all brake disks (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 1 Nov 2019 94,447 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track control arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

eml on

Pass 13 Jul 2018 86,551 miles

Rear rear silencer rusty

Pass 11 Jul 2017 84,172 miles

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Offside Front steering rack bush deteriorated due to oil contamination

exhaust system poor in places

Pass 13 Jul 2016 80,116 miles

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.3.3b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer poor condition (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jul 2015 76,450 miles

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 72,395 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre and rear exhaust system poor.

slight steering rack movement side to side

Fail 15 Jul 2014 72,395 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)

Nail in offside front tyre

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

centre and rear exhaust system poor.

slight steering rack movement side to side

Pass 28 Jun 2013 66,473 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

steering rack r/h mounting movement/freeplay due to oil contaminated bush

Pass 11 Jun 2012 60,564 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 53,906 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 48,926 miles

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

Pass 30 Jun 2009 41,699 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear tyre sidewalls perished

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,990 miles
Pass 3 May 2007 29,426 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2006 22,649 miles

Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,649 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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WJ02 DWA is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 WJ02 DWA, 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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WJ02 DWA is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 March 2002.

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