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YS51 GWJ

2002 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jan 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

88,275 mi
Last recorded88,275 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS51 GWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2025 88,275 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2024 87,437 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2023 86,878 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2022 86,285 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2022 86,285 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Dec 2021 85,823 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2020 85,062 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2019 84,217 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 82,466 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2017 79,928 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 79,928 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Dec 2016 75,201 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 72,675 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 72,675 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 68,978 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2014 68,978 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Dec 2013 65,007 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 65,007 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 59,305 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 53,504 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2010 48,732 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 43,606 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,680 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 34,751 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2007 30,521 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Dec 2005 25,873 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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YS51 GWJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 YS51 GWJ, 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 YS51 GWJ registered?

YS51 GWJ is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 January 2002.

Is YS51 GWJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS51 GWJ shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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