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BG03 UWL

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 Feb 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

58,865 mi
Last recorded58,865 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UWL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2026 58,865 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Jan 2025 57,109 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2024 55,580 miles

all front and rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 1 Feb 2024 55,580 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

all front and rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Jan 2023 51,805 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front & rear suspension components

general underbody corrosion

Fail 23 Jan 2023 51,805 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on front & rear suspension components

general underbody corrosion

Pass 21 Dec 2021 49,648 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Jan 2021 49,637 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 22 Dec 2020 49,636 miles

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))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

all rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all front suspension corroded

Pass 29 Apr 2019 48,535 miles

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on suspension components

general underbody corrosion

Pass 3 May 2018 47,813 miles

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2017 46,773 miles

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

offside door mirror glass damaged

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Apr 2017 46,772 miles

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

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

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

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

exhaust corroded

offside door mirror glass damaged

under trays fitted

Pass 25 Apr 2016 45,821 miles

all brake ferrules have slight corrosion

exhaust corroded

general under body corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Apr 2015 45,271 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

general underbody corrosion

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 2 May 2014 44,204 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

nearside front drive shaft seal has a slight leak of oil

offside wing mirror has slight damage

rear exhaust outer skin slightly corroded

Pass 25 Apr 2013 42,537 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 41,264 miles

rear silencer slightly corroded

Pass 26 Apr 2011 39,415 miles

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

Fail 26 Apr 2011 39,415 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2010 35,968 miles

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

Fail 22 Apr 2010 35,968 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 24 Apr 2009 33,345 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2008 31,399 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2007 27,818 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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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BG03 UWL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BG03 UWL, 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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BG03 UWL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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