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BD53 LVT

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2017
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

76,611 mi
Last recorded76,611 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2016 76,611 miles

Offside Front fog light not working

Fail 13 Sep 2016 76,611 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front fog light not working

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 24 Aug 2015 68,340 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 24 Aug 2015 68,340 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Aug 2014 64,938 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2013 60,530 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system rusting

Fail 30 Jul 2013 60,521 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

exhaust system rusting

slight bind front brakes

Pass 1 Aug 2012 56,854 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 1 Aug 2012 56,848 miles

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Aug 2011 54,153 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

brake pads bit low all round

slight bind front brakes

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,109 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 50,106 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 45,810 miles

slight bind front brakes

Fail 3 Aug 2009 45,810 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/r wear to inner edge must be close to canvas

slight bind front brakes

Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,094 miles

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

Pass 29 Aug 2007 37,144 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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BD53 LVT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LVT, 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 LVT registered?

BD53 LVT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 December 2003.

Is BD53 LVT safe to buy?

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