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BP03 CLU

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

167,521 mi
Last recorded167,521 miles
Recorded on11 May 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP03 CLU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 11 May 2021 167,521 miles

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

o/s rear inner sill corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 11 May 2021 167,521 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s & o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively n/s & o/s split (3.4 (b) (ii))

o/s rear inner sill corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2020 166,790 miles

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rears ubframe and suspension components corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Leave it on zero ()

Fail 28 Mar 2020 166,790 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Rears ubframe and suspension components corroded

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights Leave it on zero ()

Pass 6 Feb 2019 162,660 miles

Both number plate lights dim

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Fail 2 Feb 2019 162,660 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both weak (3.5 (a))

Both number plate lights dim

Oil leak

Sill covers fitted

Pass 1 Feb 2018 159,687 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Jan 2018 159,687 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre section by the rear joint (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad discoloured suspect overheating

Pass 17 Oct 2016 156,653 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Oct 2015 150,906 miles

both rear tyres worn on outer edges and close to legal limit.

heavy engine oil leaks.

n/s/f tyre outer side wall damaged.

rear anti roll bar mounting bushes worn.

slight exhaust leak rear joint.

small cut in n/s/r tyre tread.

suspension components corroded.

Pass 29 Aug 2014 144,087 miles

Engine oil leaks.

Trims fitted to outer sills.

coil springs corroded.

front exhaust mounting missing.

rear brake discs corroded.

rear tyres worn low.

Fail 28 Aug 2014 144,087 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)

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

engine oil leaks

front anti roll bar link bushes in poor condition

rear brake discs corroded

rear coil springs corroded

rear tyres worn low

road test carried out for brakes

suspect front exhaust mounting missing, exhaust poorly supported

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 23 Aug 2013 132,561 miles

nearside front tyre beginning to wear on inner edge

Fail 17 Aug 2013 132,534 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre beginning to wear on inner edge

Fail 23 Aug 2012 128,225 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak

rear screenwash inop

Pass 23 Aug 2012 128,225 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

rear screenwash inop

Pass 31 Oct 2011 118,564 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak - nearside cylinder block to crankcase seal

Fail 31 Oct 2011 118,564 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

oil leak - nearside cylinder block to crankcase seal

Pass 18 Oct 2010 104,110 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Oil leak

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

front discs heavily worn

rear screen wash not working

Pass 12 Nov 2009 94,797 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 3 Nov 2008 76,628 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

suspect tracking incorrect - front tyres scrubbed

Fail 8 Aug 2007 53,773 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 8 Aug 2007 53,773 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

front numberplate cracked

Pass 10 Aug 2006 33,348 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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BP03 CLU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BP03 CLU, 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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BP03 CLU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 July 2003.

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