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BP52 OUA

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

157,795 mi
Last recorded157,795 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP52 OUA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2019 157,795 miles

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

Rear subframe is suffering from corrosion and has had repairs covered in a heavy black sealer

underbody repairs covered in black sealer

Fail 19 Feb 2019 157,792 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe nut with no locking pin (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached drop link snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear subframe is suffering from corrosion and has had repairs covered in a heavy black sealer

underbody repairs covered in black sealer

Pass 12 Jan 2018 153,515 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 147,586 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2016 144,053 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear exhaust corroded

Pass 26 Jan 2015 139,588 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 15 Jan 2014 129,372 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm towards edges and smooth on edges

nearside rear tyre on 2mm towards edges and smooth on outer edge

offside front tyre on 1,6mm towards edges and smooth on edges

offside rear tyre on 2mm towards inner and outer edges

Fail 10 Jan 2014 129,372 miles

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre on 1.6mm towards edges and smooth on edges

nearside rear tyre on 2mm towards edges and smooth on outer edge

offside and nearside rear brake discs starting to corrode

offside front tyre on 1,6mm towards edges and smooth on edges

offside rear tyre on 2mm towards inner and outer edges

Pass 17 Jan 2013 118,513 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2013 118,513 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 106,740 miles

abnormal noise from steering wheel area when rotated

Fail 9 Jan 2012 106,740 miles

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

abnormal noise from steering wheel area when rotated

Pass 25 Jan 2011 95,188 miles

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Fail 25 Jan 2011 95,188 miles

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

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

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

plastic sill covers fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Jan 2010 84,060 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2010 84,053 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

engine management light on.

Fail 19 Jan 2009 71,619 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2009 71,619 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 60,963 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Jan 2007 47,249 miles

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

Fail 1 Feb 2006 38,672 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 38,672 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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BP52 OUA is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 BP52 OUA, 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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BP52 OUA is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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