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BD53 LUZ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

116,081 mi
Last recorded116,081 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD53 LUZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2020 116,081 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 116,081 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2019 112,974 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2018 109,516 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2017 105,637 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2016 98,623 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2016 98,623 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Aug 2015 93,484 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,466 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 83,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 75,158 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 67,219 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 60,771 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2010 50,556 miles

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

os and ns front wishbone rear bushes split

Pass 10 Aug 2009 41,785 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 41,785 miles

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

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 22 Oct 2008 35,123 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2008 35,123 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 27,882 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 20,528 miles

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

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

Offside Inner 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 LUZ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BD53 LUZ, 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 LUZ registered?

BD53 LUZ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is BD53 LUZ safe to buy?

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