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BD53 LSX

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

131,085 mi
Last recorded131,085 miles
Recorded on19 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LSX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Oct 2017 131,085 miles

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 131,072 miles

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)

Pass 20 Sep 2016 118,165 miles

exhaust in poor condition and blowing slightly

free play in front drop links

front suspension noisy

Fail 20 Sep 2016 118,164 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2015 103,647 miles

slight exhaust blow

Fail 15 Sep 2015 103,520 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2014 94,010 miles

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)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 94,010 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2013 77,422 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Oct 2012 70,541 miles

front lower arm bushes deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 20 Oct 2011 64,024 miles

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)

Pass 2 Nov 2010 56,326 miles

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)

Fail 28 Oct 2010 56,195 miles

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)

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,062 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2008 38,517 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2007 30,357 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2006 23,611 miles

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

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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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.

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