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AO03 AHV

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2021
Tests27 (16 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate59.3%

Mileage

135,372 mi
Last recorded135,372 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 AHV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 11 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2020 135,372 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

complete underside of vehicle suspension components corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2019 134,624 miles

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed All three rear seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front head lights req. cleening

Fail 1 Nov 2019 134,624 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed All three rear seat belts (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

both front head lights req. cleening

Pass 2 Nov 2018 131,744 miles

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

Fail 31 Oct 2018 131,743 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 3 Nov 2017 126,954 miles

rear suspension corrosion

Fail 3 Nov 2017 126,954 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 2055016 bridgestone (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2055016 budget (4.1.E.1)

rear suspension corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2016 122,626 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2015 118,797 miles

engine light on

n/s/f brake slightly binding

oil leak

rear suspension arm bushes deterioraring

Fail 30 Oct 2015 118,797 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine light on

n/s/f brake slightly binding

oil leak

rear suspension arm bushes deterioraring

Pass 13 Oct 2014 114,435 miles

engine management light on

offside headlamp beam image poor

Fail 13 Oct 2014 114,435 miles

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

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

engine management light on

offside headlamp beam image poor

Pass 29 Oct 2013 110,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 Oct 2013 110,125 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 13 Oct 2012 101,170 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 10 Oct 2012 101,164 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

eml light on

n/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 3 Oct 2011 87,019 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2011 87,019 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nail in offside rear tyre

nsr tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 5 Aug 2010 68,649 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2010 68,648 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front discs pitted

nearside front tyre very low inner edge

offside rear tyre very low inner edge

Pass 14 Jul 2009 54,339 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 54,339 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2009 52,166 miles

all brake pipes rubber coated

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 27 Mar 2009 52,166 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

all brake pipes rubber coated

Pass 28 Mar 2008 42,911 miles

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

sill covers fitted

Pass 24 Mar 2007 34,721 miles

rear no plate starting to deteriate

Pass 29 Mar 2006 25,943 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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AO03 AHV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.3%.

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 AO03 AHV, 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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AO03 AHV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 May 2003.

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