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BK53 KKY

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,708 mi
Last recorded139,708 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KKY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Fail 26 Mar 2018 139,708 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 129,751 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2016 118,009 miles

Nearside Front BRAKE SLIGHT BIND

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2015 107,846 miles

EML light on

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

rear exhaust clamp rotted away

rear subframe heavily rusted/repaired

Fail 25 Mar 2015 107,844 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

EML light on

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

rear exhaust clamp rotted away

Pass 28 Jan 2014 98,009 miles

Engine management warning lamp on during test

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 16 Jan 2014 97,724 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Engine management warning lamp on during test

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 26 Feb 2013 90,636 miles

EML light on.

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

Surface corrosion on rear chassis, rear subframe and rear suspension.

Fail 26 Feb 2013 90,636 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML light on.

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

Surface corrosion on rear chassis, rear subframe and rear suspension.

Pass 4 Apr 2012 82,918 miles

Engine management warning lamp on during test.

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

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

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

Fail 4 Apr 2012 82,918 miles

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

Engine management warning lamp on during test.

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

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

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 73,230 miles

Engine management warning lamp on during test.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 22 Apr 2010 65,895 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Apr 2009 57,219 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 48,332 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing inner tread area within limits at time of test

Pass 16 Apr 2007 40,101 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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BK53 KKY is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 BK53 KKY, 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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BK53 KKY is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 October 2003.

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