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AU53 FXA

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

123,382 mi
Last recorded123,382 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 FXA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2018 123,382 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Jul 2017 108,817 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2016 100,194 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 93,059 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear tyres perished

Fail 25 Jun 2015 93,059 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

rear brake discs in poor condition

rear tyres perished

Pass 9 Jul 2014 87,315 miles

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Jul 2014 87,315 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2013 80,342 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear exhaust rusty.

Pass 11 Jul 2012 67,751 miles

eml on

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Fail 10 Jul 2012 67,750 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

eml on

n/s/f tyre close to limit

Pass 12 Jul 2011 50,495 miles

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

front brake discs rusty

Pass 20 May 2010 47,347 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 41,416 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2008 37,369 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 31,646 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 25,542 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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AU53 FXA is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 AU53 FXA, 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 AU53 FXA registered?

AU53 FXA is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 December 2003.

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