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AF53 YRA

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

229,246 mi
Last recorded229,246 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF53 YRA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2021 229,246 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2020 220,025 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 209,572 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2019 209,568 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Rear Trailer electrical socket likely to become detached (4.10 (a) (ii))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 197,686 miles
Fail 22 Jun 2018 197,686 miles

Rear Service brake grabbing severely (1.2.1 (c))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2017 185,366 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2017 185,366 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Jun 2016 172,305 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 159,715 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 159,715 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 146,230 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2013 132,438 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 132,438 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jun 2012 121,132 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 109,536 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 94,587 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 94,549 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 78,273 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2008 61,621 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2007 48,816 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2006 37,945 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 YRA is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 YRA, 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 YRA registered?

AF53 YRA is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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