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BF03 XRD

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

129,580 mi
Last recorded129,580 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XRD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 129,580 miles

Offside Front tyre wear on edges

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Jan 2018 129,580 miles

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

Offside Front tyre wear on edges

Oil leak ()

Pass 30 Dec 2016 120,146 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 29 Dec 2016 120,146 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement both sides (2.4.G.2)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 Jan 2016 110,388 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2016 110,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jan 2015 96,513 miles

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

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

Fail 24 Jan 2015 96,513 miles

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

Both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

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

Pass 18 Nov 2013 85,291 miles

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

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

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

Fail 11 Nov 2013 85,274 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Engine warning light on.

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2012 72,459 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2011 65,147 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 58,016 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2009 49,046 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 38,363 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 28,131 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 22,711 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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BF03 XRD is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc 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 BF03 XRD, 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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BF03 XRD is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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