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BP53 DFX

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

132,664 mi
Last recorded132,664 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DFX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Fail 22 Aug 2015 132,664 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

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

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1) DANGEROUS

Oil leak.

Pass 20 Oct 2014 129,474 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2014 129,468 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 123,946 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both rear inner sills corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2013 123,720 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.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 Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 5 Oct 2012 115,111 miles

Exhaust system ahs surface corrosion

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Sills at jacking points weak with corrosion

Fail 4 Oct 2012 115,083 miles

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Exhaust system ahs surface corrosion

Rear coil springs corroded

Rear subframe corroded

Sills at jacking points weak with corrosion

Pass 2 Sep 2011 111,498 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

unexplained noise from offside rear whilst road testing for brake performance.

Pass 2 Sep 2010 108,846 miles

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

nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor split

rear subframe and various suspension components are slightly corroded.

Fail 31 Aug 2010 108,763 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)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

nearside front inner drive shaft gaitor split

rear subframe and various suspension components are slightly corroded.

Pass 17 Aug 2009 105,092 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

rear wiperblade torn

Fail 13 Aug 2009 105,092 miles

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

o/s/f tyre worn on inside edge

o/s/r tyre worn bald on outside edges

rear wiperblade torn

Pass 18 Oct 2008 89,514 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2007 67,056 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 59,024 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 DFX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BP53 DFX, 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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BP53 DFX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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