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BP53 GPY

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

166,812 mi
Last recorded166,812 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 GPY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2016 166,812 miles

Centre Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 29 Aug 2016 166,808 miles

Exhaust engine idle speed too high (7.3.A.2a)

Centre Front Seat belt attachment fitting slightly deteriorated (5.2.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Front suspension has slight movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)

Front Lower Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 148,638 miles

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

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

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Upper Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 16 Aug 2014 136,352 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 130,586 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 126,531 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 121,530 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2010 116,965 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 106,915 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 98,855 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 87,293 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 GPY is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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

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