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AG53 GES

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

145,142 mi
Last recorded145,142 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAG53 GES
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 145,142 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2020 138,844 miles

Offside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack boot (2.1.5 (a))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2019 133,187 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 128,806 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Fail 8 Oct 2018 128,806 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Service brake excessively binding all 4 (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 127,319 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Aug 2016 108,665 miles

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

Rear Brake Pads 2.2mm Remaining

Fail 2 Aug 2016 108,665 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low Headlamp Bulb Holder Missing (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D Bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front Anti Roll Bar D Bushes Deteriorated Causing Slight Movement

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

Offside Front Tyre Has Nail In Tread Wall

Rear Brake Pads 2.2mm Remaining

Pass 28 Sep 2015 103,926 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2014 100,524 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 100,311 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2012 90,470 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Fail 30 Nov 2012 90,470 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 81,993 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2011 81,968 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 72,952 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 64,964 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2009 64,928 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Dec 2008 56,991 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 51,911 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 49,108 miles

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

Pass 17 Dec 2007 49,108 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 35,078 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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AG53 GES is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 AG53 GES, 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 AG53 GES registered?

AG53 GES is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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