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BP53 DCU

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

90,457 mi
Last recorded90,457 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DCU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2014 90,457 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 86,265 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 79,763 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 68,589 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 68,589 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Pass 16 Nov 2010 65,846 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2009 56,567 miles

Rear Radius arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

offside frontg disc starting to corrode

Fail 2 Dec 2008 47,910 miles

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Dec 2008 47,910 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,802 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2006 28,626 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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BP53 DCU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 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 BP53 DCU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BP53 DCU registered?

BP53 DCU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 December 2003.

Is BP53 DCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP53 DCU shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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