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YJ52 RJZ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Apr 2027
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

112,371 mi
Last recorded112,371 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2026
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 RJZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2026 112,371 miles

EML - ON (pre 2003 vehicle)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer has holes in it (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear axle subframe and multiple suspension components have perishing bushes

Pass 31 Mar 2025 105,893 miles

EML on. pre 01/07/2003

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

wipers smear the screen slightly

Fail 31 Mar 2025 105,893 miles

Offside Front Suspension locking device missing lower ball joint (5.3.6 (b))

EML on. pre 01/07/2003

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

exhaust system deteriorated

wipers smear the screen slightly

Pass 25 Mar 2024 98,493 miles

EML on, but its 2002 vehicle

Engine and gearbox are oily underneath

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

Nearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 10 Jan 2024 98,469 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust missing front centre to rear (6.1.2 (a))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened snapped (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear fog lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.5.4 (a))

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

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

EML on dash date (19/9/02)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin all (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

both front headlamp aims are hazy

offside rear brake hanging on slightly

Pass 19 Jan 2023 91,469 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive Slight leak from diff area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt Rear and N/S front. ()

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens damaged and repaired with tape but ok for mot. (4.5.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slight corrosion at rear of both sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack in edge of screen ,drivers side. (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jan 2022 84,116 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 71,124 miles

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

Offside Rear Lamp unit cracked

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2019 67,500 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2018 67,021 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2018 67,021 miles

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

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2017 65,196 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 25 Aug 2016 62,952 miles

Slight play in inner rack n/s/f

Oil leak ()

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 20 Aug 2015 60,527 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2015 60,527 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 58,427 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 20 Aug 2013 53,797 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 51,008 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 48,855 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 46,842 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 44,475 miles

o/s front inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 3 Sep 2008 40,521 miles

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

Pass 21 Aug 2007 35,968 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 31,017 miles

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

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

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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YJ52 RJZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YJ52 RJZ, 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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YJ52 RJZ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 September 2002.

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