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BK53 KPL

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,695 mi
Last recorded115,695 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2023 115,695 miles

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (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))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2022 112,747 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2022 112,742 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 110,233 miles

Offside rear tyre has perishing inner

Pass 19 Feb 2020 107,056 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2019 104,541 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2019 104,536 miles

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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Feb 2018 102,394 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 98,648 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2017 98,648 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 17 Feb 2016 93,239 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2015 81,207 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 81,204 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2014 74,687 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 62,751 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 60,279 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 57,685 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 53,279 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2008 48,053 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 436,610 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 37,577 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 KPL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 BK53 KPL, 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 BK53 KPL registered?

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

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