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AF53 VHM

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

138,777 mi
Last recorded138,777 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 VHM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 28 Jul 2020 138,777 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2019 138,182 miles

Offside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

front cross member corroded

front inner brake pads low

nearside rear inner wheel arch corroded

rear brake pads low

rear subframe corroded

Pass 4 Apr 2018 135,692 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2018 135,692 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 6 Dec 2016 127,955 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 6 Dec 2016 127,955 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement temporary fuel cap fitted (7.2.4b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 116,805 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2014 108,406 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 100,879 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2013 100,842 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2012 92,844 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2011 84,998 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 78,103 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2010 78,103 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 2 Nov 2009 67,964 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 60,308 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2007 49,611 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 40,311 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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AF53 VHM is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 AF53 VHM, 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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AF53 VHM is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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