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BK53 KPT

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

154,694 mi
Last recorded154,694 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 KPT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2020 154,694 miles

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

nearside front tyre outer sidewall small cut

nearside rear tyre tread worn to 2.5mm

offside door mirror, nearside rear reflector, nearside front foglamp, offside rear light lens, front/ rear bumpers and offside rear quarter panel slight damage

offside rear tyre tread inner edge starting to wear

rear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

Pass 5 Feb 2019 150,306 miles

both rear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

nearside door mirror, both rear reflectors, front/ rear bumpers and nearside front foglamp slight damage

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil and coolant leaks

Fail 28 Jan 2019 150,246 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear antiroll bar mounting bushes slight movement

nearside door mirror, both rear reflectors, front/ rear bumpers and nearside front foglamp slight damage

offside rear tyre tread worn to 2mm

rear exhaust section starting to rust

rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil and coolant leaks

Pass 30 Jan 2018 145,252 miles

front and rear antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front/ rear bumpers, rear reflectors and nearside front foglamp slight damage

nearside front tyre tread inner edge wearing

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Fail 30 Jan 2018 145,250 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

front and rear antiroll bar mounting bushes starting to wear

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front/ rear bumpers, rear reflectors and nearside front foglamp slight damage

nearside front tyre tread inner edge wearing

offside front antiroll bar link rod slight movement

offside front wiper blade rubber starting to split

rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to crack/ perish

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 18 Nov 2016 138,061 miles

both rear suspension trailing arms front bushes starting to crack/ perish

front and rear antiroll bar bushes and rubbers slight movement

front and rear suspension coil springs starting to rust

front bumper and nearside front foglamp slight damage

offside door mirror glass cracked

slight oil leak

small stone chips in front windscreen

Pass 13 Nov 2015 132,206 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn smooth on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

eml on

oil leak

Fail 12 Nov 2015 132,202 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)

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Nov 2014 126,038 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2013 118,725 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 111,864 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2012 111,864 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Nov 2011 105,718 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2010 95,444 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2010 95,444 miles

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

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

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2009 83,444 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2009 83,442 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2008 69,635 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2008 69,635 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 57,423 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2006 43,346 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 KPT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KPT, 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 KPT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 November 2003.

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