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BG03 UYY

2003 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,680 mi
Last recorded116,680 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG03 UYY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2018 116,680 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2018 116,654 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))

Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 8 Jun 2017 104,639 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2017 104,639 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 10 Jun 2016 95,699 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2016 95,698 miles

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

Pass 5 May 2015 87,235 miles

Oil leak

Fail 5 May 2015 87,235 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 6 May 2014 79,016 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Fail 30 Apr 2014 78,989 miles

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 29 Apr 2013 70,527 miles

rear exhaust outer skin corroded

Pass 30 Apr 2012 60,476 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2012 60,476 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 53,457 miles

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

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

Fail 30 Apr 2011 53,457 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 17 May 2010 44,202 miles

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

Front exhaust heat shield loose and rattling.

Pass 19 May 2009 36,885 miles

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

n/s/f inner brake pad ON LIMIT AT TIME OF TEST

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2008 33,247 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 29,432 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 24,545 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 UYY is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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

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