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AV52 USU

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Apr 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

115,808 mi
Last recorded115,808 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAV52 USU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2018 115,808 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases center pipe to cat joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front tyre perishing

Nearside Rear tyre perishing

Offside Front tyre perishing

Offside Rear tyre perishing

Pass 13 Apr 2017 111,708 miles

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front wheel binding slightly

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Apr 2016 107,606 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 107,606 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement saddle bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 102,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2015 102,225 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 17 Apr 2014 97,711 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 91,726 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2013 91,726 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 16 Apr 2012 88,040 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust back box deteriorated

front discs lipped

osf tyre worn on inner edge

windscreen has multiple small stone chips

Pass 1 Apr 2011 78,707 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 1 Apr 2011 78,707 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Apr 2010 66,346 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2009 46,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 23 Apr 2009 46,174 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 9 Apr 2008 36,154 miles

front number plate damaged

Pass 28 Dec 2006 28,596 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 20,134 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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AV52 USU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 86,036 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 AV52 USU, 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 AV52 USU registered?

AV52 USU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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