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AF53 VHL

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

184,321 mi
Last recorded184,321 miles
Recorded on28 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VHL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Nov 2024 184,321 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 23 Nov 2023 183,067 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 179,418 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2021 173,322 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

oil on min

Pass 19 Nov 2020 168,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2020 168,445 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 28 May 2019 158,649 miles
Fail 28 May 2019 158,649 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 148,838 miles

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

Pass 27 Apr 2017 137,436 miles

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 3 May 2016 126,598 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 118,014 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 118,014 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2014 113,811 miles

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front and rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Fail 3 Oct 2014 113,811 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

exhaust system deteriorated

nearside front and rear tyres wearing on outer edges

Pass 1 May 2014 111,183 miles

sill covers fitted

Fail 30 Apr 2013 101,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

rear cat flange joint deteriorated

Pass 30 Apr 2013 101,975 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

rear cat flange joint deteriorated

Pass 18 Oct 2011 92,262 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 87,974 miles

exhaust heatshield rattling

exhaust pipework & joints rusty

front pads getting low/discs showing wear

rear pads 90% worn/discs poor

Pass 20 Oct 2009 81,873 miles

Exhaust heat cover loose.

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 71,485 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2007 61,092 miles

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

Pass 25 Oct 2006 51,238 miles

front pads getting low/discs showing wear

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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AF53 VHL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 86,036 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 AF53 VHL, 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 23 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AF53 VHL registered?

AF53 VHL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 October 2003.

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