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BF03 XSB

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 May 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

112,764 mi
Last recorded112,764 miles
Recorded on8 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XSB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 May 2017 112,764 miles

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis (2.4.A.3)

Fail 8 May 2017 112,764 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill at rear (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wing top (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre outer sidewall slight damage

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

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides chassis (2.4.A.3)

Pass 6 May 2016 109,032 miles

All 4 wheel trims rubbing tyres o/s front cut tyre but no canvas showing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s front brake slight sticking on

Fail 29 Apr 2016 108,977 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill at rear (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wing holed (5.2.6)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill at rear holed (2.4.A.3)

All 4 wheel trims rubbing tyres o/s front cut tyre but no canvas showing

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

n/s front brake slight sticking on

Pass 5 May 2015 104,259 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 May 2014 99,134 miles

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 12 May 2014 99,069 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Apr 2013 93,770 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

engine management light on

Pass 23 Feb 2012 90,370 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

off side rear tyre badly worn on inner & outer edges

slight play in both rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 26 Feb 2011 85,429 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 85,427 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Feb 2010 80,022 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2009 74,219 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2009 74,219 miles

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Feb 2008 66,134 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2007 54,415 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2006 45,131 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 XSB is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue 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 BF03 XSB, 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 XSB is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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