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BV53 ZJJ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Aug 2026
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

44,888 mi
Last recorded44,888 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ZJJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2025 44,888 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 42,473 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded, silencer skin deteriorated

Fail 13 Jul 2024 42,430 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill next to axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust corroded, silencer skin deteriorated

Pass 18 Jul 2023 38,248 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2022 34,520 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2021 30,876 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2020 27,692 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jul 2019 22,847 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 17,648 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2017 14,792 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2017 14,792 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2016 11,399 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2016 11,399 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 19 May 2015 10,865 miles

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

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

car misfiring

exhaust corroded

general corrosion to underside of vehicle

nearside/offside front inner brake discs corroded

Pass 9 Jul 2010 9,546 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2010 9,522 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Jan 2008 8,938 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2006 7,415 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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BV53 ZJJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BV53 ZJJ, 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 BV53 ZJJ registered?

BV53 ZJJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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