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RX02 LGW

2002 Subaru Outback

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2024
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,439 mi
Last recorded111,439 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2023
Typical for 2002 Subaru Outback91,044 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX02 LGW
MakeSubaru
ModelOutback
Year2002
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2023 111,439 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2023 111,437 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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn inside and outside edges

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 100,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2021 91,228 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 86,888 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2020 86,888 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Mar 2019 85,082 miles

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Mar 2019 85,082 miles

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

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

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

Front Fluid leak, but not excessive engine coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2018 83,611 miles

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Fail 8 Mar 2018 83,611 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box pipe (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 14 Mar 2017 81,776 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2017 81,764 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2016 79,077 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2016 79,069 miles

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

Pass 16 Mar 2015 76,218 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear brake pads low

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2014 73,017 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 69,183 miles

Engine warning light on.

Nearside rear tyre wearing more heavily on outer shoulder.

Offside rear tyre perishing heavily, possibly to cord. Recommend replace.

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2012 63,520 miles

STRONG ADVISE o/s/r tyre shows perishing / cracking

exhaust system heavily corroded

o/s wiper blade splitting on ends recommend replacing

Pass 8 Mar 2011 59,873 miles

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

STRONG ADVISE o/s/r tyre badly cracking in tread and sidewall

Fail 8 Mar 2011 59,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

STRONG ADVISE o/s/r tyre badly cracking in tread and sidewall

Pass 22 Mar 2010 57,730 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS AGED

EXHAUST AGED

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

O/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Mar 2010 57,730 miles

ALL BRAKE DISCS AGED

EXHAUST AGED

N/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGE

N/S/R TYRE PERISHED

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

O/S/R TYRE BADLY PERISHED

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 23 Mar 2009 54,728 miles

exhaus corroded heat shields loose

Pass 6 Mar 2008 52,023 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 47,682 miles

front brake pads getting low monitor wear

Fail 16 Mar 2007 47,597 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

front brake pads getting low monitor wear

power steering fluid resivior empty

Pass 27 Mar 2006

How Reliable is the Subaru Outback?

Based on 130,193 MOT tests across 11,131 vehicles.

78.2%
Pass Rate
7,615
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,131
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1,791
Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint 1,553
Registration plate lamp not working 1,444
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 1,295
position lamp(s) not working 962
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RX02 LGW is a 2002 Subaru Outback in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2002 Subaru Outback models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.5% with a typical mileage of 91,044 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 Outback fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 1,791 recorded failures. If you're considering buying RX02 LGW, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Subaru Outback typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 24 years old, this Subaru Outback is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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RX02 LGW is a 2002 Subaru Outback, first registered on 25 April 2002.

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