CarVerify

Free Car Check

YH02 JTO

2002 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2026
Tests28 (20 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

142,972 mi
Last recorded142,972 miles
Recorded on29 May 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH02 JTO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

20 pass 8 fail
Fail 29 May 2026 142,972 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

BRAKES BINDING ONCE PEDAL IS DEPRESSED

N/S/R TYRE CRACKED AND PERISHED

gearbox noisy

underside and suspension corroded

Pass 1 May 2025 142,433 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Underside very rusty in places

Pass 21 May 2024 141,361 miles

brake pipes rusty

front and rear suspension arms rusty

gear box noisy

underside rusty

Fail 21 May 2024 141,361 miles

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

brake pipes rusty

front and rear suspension arms rusty

gear box noisy

underside rusty

Pass 17 May 2023 140,948 miles

gearbox /diff noisy

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

suspension arms rusty front and rear

underside rusty

Fail 17 May 2023 140,948 miles

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

gearbox /diff noisy

o/s/f brake pipe rusty

rear brake pipes rusty

suspension arms rusty front and rear

underside rusty

Pass 31 May 2022 140,290 miles

Coolant leak

Front subframe and suspension arms very rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear subframe and suspension arms very rusty

Underside very rusty

Fail 31 May 2022 140,290 miles

Coolant leak

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

Front subframe and suspension arms very rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear subframe and suspension arms very rusty

Underside very rusty

Pass 1 Jun 2021 139,507 miles

Front subframe and suspension arms very rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe and suspension arms very rusty

Underside very rusty in places

Fail 4 Mar 2021 139,498 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Coolant leak

Front and rear subframes and suspension arms very rusty

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Underside rusty in places

Pass 17 Feb 2020 138,624 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2018 126,956 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)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 119,293 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 114,325 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired cracked and pieces missing (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 17 Dec 2014 108,273 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2013 104,976 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 104,624 miles

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

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 12 Jan 2013 100,449 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2013 100,426 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Dec 2011 94,373 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 86,289 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2010 69,861 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2008 53,670 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 53,664 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2007 48,487 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 48,484 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 46,073 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 38,157 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
Full Subaru Legacy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

YH02 JTO is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 YH02 JTO, 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

How do I check the history of YH02 JTO?

You can check the full history of YH02 JTO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was YH02 JTO registered?

YH02 JTO is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 April 2002.

Is YH02 JTO safe to buy?

The MOT history for YH02 JTO shows 28 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does YH02 JTO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on YH02 JTO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.