2002 Subaru Legacy 2.5L Petrol · FE02 VFC
2002 Subaru Legacy (2.5L, petrol). First registered 29 Mar 2002. Recorded mileage 90,586 miles. MOT expired on 09 Sept 2026. Taxed until 01 Sept 2027.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2002 · Nottingham
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 09 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- Taxed (01 Sept 2027)
- Recorded Mileage
- 90,586 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.5L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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FE02 VFC Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 27/08/2025
- 90,586 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 9 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (10 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
FE02 VFC MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2002 Subaru Legacy (FE02 VFC) between September 2023 and August 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 27 August 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Tyres (10 issues), Lighting (6 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 31 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Central Front Power steering ram leaking Steering rack leaking fluid. (2.1.5 (a))”; “Central Front Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction Engine management light on. (8.2.1.2 (h))”; “Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))”.
FE02 VFC Mileage History
- 05/09/202376,352 mi
- 05/09/202376,352 mi
- 29/08/202483,534 mi+7,182 mi
- 11/09/202483,792 mi+258 mi
- 27/08/202590,586 mi+6,794 mi
Average of roughly 7,202 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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