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BP53 DKE

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

80,720 mi
Last recorded80,720 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 DKE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 80,720 miles

Front brake discs inner faces slightly corroded

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

Pass 29 Nov 2016 77,609 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 73,335 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 67,859 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 4 Nov 2013 61,835 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 56,318 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 15 Nov 2012 56,318 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2011 51,146 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2010 47,054 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 41,906 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 33,829 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 30,828 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 24,380 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2006 24,374 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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 DKE is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 DKE, 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 DKE registered?

BP53 DKE is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 December 2003.

Is BP53 DKE safe to buy?

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