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WX02 MUV

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2018
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

159,119 mi
Last recorded159,119 miles
Recorded on24 Jul 2017
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX02 MUV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Jul 2017 159,119 miles

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases of center section (7.1.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 15 Jul 2016 156,140 miles

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

front number plate condition

power steering belt condition

rear exhaust condition

Fail 14 Jul 2016 156,139 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

front number plate condition

power steering belt condition

rear exhaust condition

Pass 27 Jul 2015 151,593 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine light on

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear outer brake pad slightly worn

offside rear tyre slightly worn and cracking and stepping to outer tred

Fail 27 Jul 2015 151,593 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Upper Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

engine light on

nearside and offside rear brake pipes slightly corroded

offside rear outer brake pad slightly worn

offside rear tyre slightly worn and cracking and stepping to outer tred

Pass 29 Jul 2014 144,390 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake flexi ends slightly corroded

unable to access outer sills due to sill covers

Fail 25 Jul 2014 144,390 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake flexi ends slightly corroded

spare wheel fitted to nsr

unable to access outer sills due to sill covers

Pass 26 Jul 2013 138,381 miles

Front O/S Fog Light Lens Broken

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 19 Jul 2013 138,244 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Front O/S Fog Light Lens Broken

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

N/S/F Inner Cv Gatter Split

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 12 Jul 2012 131,298 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf inner driveshaft boot split

rear silencer rusty

Fail 3 Jul 2012 131,126 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsf inner driveshaft boot split

rear silencer rusty

Pass 5 Jul 2011 124,306 miles

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

O/S/F Inner Drive Shaft Gatter Split And Leaking.

Pass 23 Jul 2010 116,868 miles

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

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

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

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

Recomend replacing FRONT DISCS AND PADS WITHIN 3000 MILES

Fail 22 Jul 2010 116,868 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Recomend replacing FRONT DISCS AND PADS WITHIN 3000 MILES

Pass 31 Jul 2009 108,926 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2009 104,338 miles

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

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

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

Pass 29 Jan 2008 91,379 miles

Offside Rear reflector obscured but not more than 50% (1.5.1b)

n/s/r tyre low pressure

Pass 24 Feb 2007 79,017 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 63,049 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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WX02 MUV 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 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 WX02 MUV, 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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WX02 MUV is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 March 2002.

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