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BP53 GPF

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Mar 2022
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

42,324 mi
Last recorded42,324 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2021 42,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 10 Mar 2021 42,324 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

all front suspension corroded

all rear suspension corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

exhaust corroded

general underbody corrosion

under trays fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2019 41,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all rear suspension corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

general underbody corrosion

under trays fitted

Fail 23 Oct 2019 41,684 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

all rear suspension corroded

both rear coil springs corroded

general underbody corrosion

under trays fitted

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Oct 2018 40,884 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

corrosion on exhaust

corrosion on rear coil springs & shockers

general underbody corrosion

underbody covers fitted

Pass 29 Jun 2017 37,733 miles

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on rear coil springs & shockers

under body corrosion

under body covers fitted

Fail 29 Jun 2017 37,733 miles

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

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

corrosion on exhaust system

corrosion on rear coil springs & shockers

under body corrosion

under body covers fitted

Pass 1 Jul 2016 36,491 miles

Both front tyres have age related cracks

Corrosion on exhaust system

General under body corrosion

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

under body covers fitted

Pass 14 Jul 2015 35,270 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres have age related cracks

Pass 15 Jul 2014 34,154 miles

N/s/f shock absorber has slight seepage of oil

both front tyres perished

Pass 16 Jul 2013 32,268 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2012 30,531 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 29,289 miles

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

NEARSIDE REAR AND OFFSIDE REAR TYRES SLIGHTLY PERISHED

OFFSIDE WIPER BLADE SLIGHTLY DETERIORATED

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

front brake discs deteriorated

Pass 9 Jul 2010 26,071 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 19,727 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 17 Jul 2008 17,958 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 2 Jul 2007 16,185 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 GPF is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 GPF, 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 GPF is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 December 2003.

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