MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,361 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
both rear trailing arm bushs spliting
brake discs corroded pads low
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside and off side rear inner sill missing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear subframe holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm bushs (5.3.4 (a) (i))
front brake discs corroded and pads low
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Rear rear tyre cracking
corrosion to rear subframe and chassis
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
Position lamp not working both front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced both rear inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front brake binding slightly
Offside Rear rear tyre cracking
corrosion to rear subframe and chassis
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Position lamp not working all lights (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bushes (2.4.G.2)
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner to outer sill (5.2.6)
Oil leak ()
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Body has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)
Body has slight corrosion various (6.1.B.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded various (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
coil spring corroded x4 (2.4.C.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres weraing on edges
off side rear tyre getting low
slight oil
Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres weraing on edges
off side rear tyre getting low
slight oil
offside front brake binding slightly
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)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
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BG03 VAD is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 VAD, 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 VAD is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 May 2003.
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