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AU53 OPH

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,748 mi
Last recorded107,748 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU53 OPH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2020 107,748 miles
Pass 8 May 2019 95,841 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Apr 2019 95,180 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Apr 2018 71,563 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 71,563 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2017 53,751 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 45,783 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 38,753 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 38,753 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2014 30,589 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 25,353 miles
Pass 1 May 2012 21,681 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2011 20,807 miles

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

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

near side front coil spring cover sticking out from under spring

rear number plate slighty distorted

Pass 21 Oct 2010 18,920 miles

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

cover on near side front coil spring sticking out of shock cup

rear number plate starting to distort

Pass 21 Oct 2009 16,975 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 15,032 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 14,969 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2007 11,799 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 8,878 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 OPH is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AU53 OPH, 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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AU53 OPH is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 October 2003.

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