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WO51 LMF

2002 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Oct 2026
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

165,735 mi
Last recorded165,735 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO51 LMF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2025 165,735 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 163,314 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Nov 2022 160,020 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 6 Nov 2021 141,552 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively and offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

exhaust corroded

Pass 11 Dec 2020 141,519 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 141,519 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed 215/45r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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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WO51 LMF is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WO51 LMF, 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 WO51 LMF registered?

WO51 LMF is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 January 2002.

Is WO51 LMF safe to buy?

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