CarVerify

Free Car Check

BD02 VBL

2002 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

114,778 mi
Last recorded114,778 miles
Recorded on26 Jul 2016
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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

RegistrationBD02 VBL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourBlue
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

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 Jul 2016 114,778 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2015 110,661 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 28 Jul 2015 110,327 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Underside of the vehicle showing signs of corrosion

Pass 27 Jun 2014 102,566 miles

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

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

brake pipes greased

Fail 24 Jun 2014 102,554 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

wipers smeary o/s/f small splits but clearing

Pass 20 Jun 2013 89,337 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Whole exhaust slightly corroded

Fail 19 Jun 2013 89,337 miles

Nearside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Whole exhaust slightly corroded

Pass 18 Jul 2012 88,197 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2012 88,167 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2011 86,017 miles

BOTH FRONT INNER BRAKE DISCS PITTED

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2010 83,549 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2009 81,623 miles

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Jul 2009 81,623 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2008 75,222 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 70,456 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 58,517 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

BD02 VBL is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 BD02 VBL, 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 BD02 VBL?

You can check the full history of BD02 VBL by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was BD02 VBL registered?

BD02 VBL is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 June 2002.

Is BD02 VBL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BD02 VBL shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does BD02 VBL 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 BD02 VBL. 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.