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BV53 ZKG

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2021
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

144,811 mi
Last recorded144,811 miles
Recorded on24 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 ZKG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Aug 2021 144,811 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened both sides holed in various places (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both front faded lens (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear bushes of front arms splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded both rear have heavy corrosion (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all rear arms and front corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear axle bushes splitting (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 140,211 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Fail 14 Sep 2020 140,211 miles

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both bushes perishing (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated split (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear suspension components corroded

Pass 9 Apr 2019 127,965 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 30 Mar 2018 124,445 miles

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

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

rear sub frame has corrosion.

Fail 21 Mar 2018 124,436 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

rear sub frame has corrosion.

Pass 21 Mar 2017 121,512 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

exhaust rusty

exhaust rusty

Pass 4 Apr 2016 118,061 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2016 118,061 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2015 113,125 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2014 101,721 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 90,672 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 81,042 miles
Pass 18 May 2012 79,162 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 73,365 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 65,770 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 63,759 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Fail 10 May 2010 63,759 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Pass 12 May 2009 56,324 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 49,682 miles

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

Pass 10 May 2007 43,142 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 35,433 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 ZKG is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 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 ZKG, 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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BV53 ZKG is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 November 2003.

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