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BP53 DHU

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

136,375 mi
Last recorded136,375 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DHU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2012 136,375 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2012 136,373 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Oct 2011 114,752 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2011 114,752 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2010 91,504 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 77,031 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate cracked.

Fail 16 Nov 2009 77,028 miles

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

Bonnet support gromet is broken.

Engine light is on.

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front number plate cracked.

Pass 22 Nov 2008 61,920 miles

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

both rear tyres have nails in.

Fail 22 Nov 2008 61,918 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

both rear tyres have nails in.

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 45,938 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Dec 2007 45,938 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 32,132 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 DHU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 DHU, 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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What year was BP53 DHU registered?

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

Is BP53 DHU safe to buy?

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