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CE53 LVO

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2018
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

158,085 mi
Last recorded158,085 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LVO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2017 158,085 miles

EML on dash

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn but don't have excessive movement

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight corrosion to under vehicle chasis floor pan at rear

slight misting of oil around offside front shock absorber

Fail 21 Nov 2017 158,085 miles

EML on dash

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

both front and both rear coil springs corroded

both front anti-roll bar drop link bushes worn but don't have excessive movement

both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated

offside front wheel bearing slightly noisy

slight corrosion to under vehicle chasis floor pan at rear

slight misting of oil around offside front shock absorber

Pass 29 Sep 2016 145,557 miles

oil leak

Pass 23 Sep 2015 137,041 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Corrosion on rear silencer (7.1.2)

Fail 21 Sep 2015 137,041 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Fail 22 Sep 2014 127,797 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2014 127,797 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2013 120,015 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2013 120,011 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Pass 3 Oct 2012 112,300 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 102,735 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2010 92,211 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2009 82,553 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 82,553 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 69,749 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2008 69,749 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Oct 2007 53,611 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 53,604 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2006 37,916 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2006 37,914 miles

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

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

Rear fog lamp switch missing (1.3.1a)

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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CE53 LVO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 CE53 LVO, 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 CE53 LVO registered?

CE53 LVO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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