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YX02 VLW

2002 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

103,701 mi
Last recorded103,701 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2013
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX02 VLW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2013 103,701 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 99,969 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 99,140 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2010 97,481 miles

Earth terminal at battery loose

Front and rear bumper covers not fully secure at nearside corners

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside rear door accident damaged

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Single bulb out of high level stop lamp

Pass 27 Mar 2009 93,087 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 90,398 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 90,398 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2007 86,371 miles

Front registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Pass 22 Mar 2007 86,371 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2006 73,579 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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YX02 VLW is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 YX02 VLW, 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 YX02 VLW registered?

YX02 VLW is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 April 2002.

Is YX02 VLW safe to buy?

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