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BF03 XUE

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,375 mi
Last recorded113,375 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 XUE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2020 113,375 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2020 113,375 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2019 108,778 miles

oil leaks

Fail 12 Sep 2019 108,778 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

oil leaks

Pass 25 Sep 2018 102,500 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

bad oil leaks (added engine oil)

Fail 25 Sep 2018 102,493 miles

Central Seat belt buckle missing stork (7.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

bad oil leaks (added engine oil)

Pass 31 Aug 2017 99,200 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Aug 2017 99,198 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 96,253 miles

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

Offside Front & Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded.

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Edge.

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

Oil Leak.

Windscreen Cracked In N/S Top Corner.

Wiper Blades Starting To Split.

Fail 24 Sep 2016 96,222 miles

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

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

Offside Front & Both Rear Coil Springs Corroded.

Offside Front Tyre Worn On Edge.

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

Oil Leak.

Windscreen Cracked In N/S Top Corner.

Wiper Blades Starting To Split.

Pass 14 Sep 2015 94,010 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3/16 metal (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 5 Sep 2015 93,923 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded 3/16 metal (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Aug 2014 88,695 miles

Oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2013 78,849 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

exhaust heatshield loose on CAT

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Fail 21 Aug 2013 78,775 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Oil leak

exhaust heatshield loose on CAT

nearside front tyre wearing slightly on outer edge

rear coil springs slightly corroded

rear tyres slightly out of shape

Pass 28 Aug 2012 68,304 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Fail 28 Aug 2012 68,304 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

nearside main beam bulb not fitted correctly

Pass 9 Sep 2011 59,531 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

nearside front tyre starting to wear and cut in tread

offside front tyre starting to wear

Pass 20 Aug 2010 53,107 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 50,923 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 46,804 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 35,805 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 33,644 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2006 27,792 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 XUE is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 XUE, 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 XUE is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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