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BF02 OVG

2002 Subaru Legacy

White Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Dec 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

146,420 mi
Last recorded146,420 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2025
Typical for 2002 Subaru Legacy93,093 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF02 OVG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2002
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2025 146,420 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 29 Nov 2025 146,375 miles

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2024 144,582 miles

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on all suspension components

Pass 23 Nov 2023 143,687 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

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

all component parts are lightly corroded

underside has had weld repair

Pass 3 Nov 2022 141,497 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NS & OS lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NS & OS to hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced NS & OS sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded NS & OS (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NS & OS (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive NS & OS inner arches (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive General corrosion to rear underbody (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened All suspension arms and anti roll bar (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NS & OS (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Oct 2021 137,666 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2021 137,643 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 136,669 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2019 135,046 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2018 132,371 miles

Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2017 128,961 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2016 125,106 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2015 120,001 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2014 113,347 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 101,765 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2012 93,532 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 3 Feb 2011 85,493 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 77,411 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 70,785 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 63,407 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 55,689 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Feb 2006 47,093 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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BF02 OVG is a 2002 Subaru Legacy in White with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 BF02 OVG, 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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BF02 OVG is a 2002 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2002.

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