MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,085 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Central Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
Exhaust system not adequately supported Centre and tail pipes missing (7.1.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Central Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Central Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly
free play in front drop links
front suspension noisy
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly
free play in front drop links
front suspension noisy
slight exhaust blow
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both front lower (2.4.G.2)
slight exhaust blow
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
front lower arm bushes deteriorated
rear exhaust corroded
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Outer Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
outer sills covered
stone chips in windscreen
under trays fitted
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
front no.plate cracked
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
crack in front number plate
cuts to both rear tyres
o/s aim on lower limits
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
both headlamp aims on lower limits
crack in front number plate
cuts to rear tyres
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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BD53 LSX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 BD53 LSX, 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 BD53 LSX registered?
BD53 LSX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 November 2003.
Is BD53 LSX safe to buy?
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