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BG03 UYL

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2022
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

121,161 mi
Last recorded121,161 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UYL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2021 121,161 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Oct 2021 121,156 miles

Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible led blubs fitted, no patterns (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Windscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2020 114,242 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 112,771 miles

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2018 107,564 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2017 105,179 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2016 103,279 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2015 99,120 miles

under trays fitted at time of test

wet conditions at time of test

Pass 26 May 2015 96,532 miles
Pass 28 May 2014 92,306 miles

Both Front tyres worn on inner edges

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

Pass 28 May 2013 87,329 miles
Pass 24 May 2012 82,012 miles

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

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

Pass 27 May 2011 76,117 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 68,566 miles

NEARSIDE REAR TYRE INNER WALL CUT(cords not exposed),INNER EDGE WEARING,TYRE GENERALLY DETERIORATING

Pass 27 May 2009 62,548 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 56,726 miles
Pass 31 May 2007 50,455 miles
Pass 28 May 2006 43,244 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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BG03 UYL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 UYL, 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 BG03 UYL registered?

BG03 UYL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 June 2003.

Is BG03 UYL safe to buy?

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