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BP53 DGX

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Feb 2016
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

140,286 mi
Last recorded140,286 miles
Recorded on21 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DGX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Jan 2015 140,286 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

Fail 16 Jan 2015 140,286 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 7 Feb 2014 132,715 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

oil leak from offside of engine

pitting and wear on both rear brake discs

Fail 7 Feb 2014 132,715 miles

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on edges

both rear tyres badly worn on inner edges

oil leak from offside of engine

pitting and wear on both rear brake discs

Pass 8 Mar 2013 126,921 miles

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads very near wear limit

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear exhaust pipe blowing

Fail 2 Mar 2013 126,813 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

front brake discs very near wear limit

oil leak from engine

rear brake pads very near wear limit

rear exhaust box in poor condition

rear exhaust pipe blowing

Fail 28 Feb 2013 126,793 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Front and rear brake pads worn..Rear tyres uneven wear...

Pass 10 Feb 2012 120,626 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

Fail 10 Feb 2012 120,626 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jan 2011 110,596 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2009 96,818 miles

Nearside Front 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 15 Dec 2008 80,530 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2007 66,658 miles

front number plate damaged

Fail 7 Dec 2007 66,658 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

front number plate damaged

Pass 13 Dec 2006 51,209 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 DGX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc 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 DGX, 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 DGX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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