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CE53 LWO

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2023
Tests23 (15 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate65.2%

Mileage

106,181 mi
Last recorded106,181 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LWO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 8 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2022 106,181 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2022 106,143 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill / inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 1 May 2019 105,692 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 105,692 miles

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

Pass 5 Oct 2017 105,682 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2016 105,627 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Oct 2015 105,395 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2015 105,395 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Oct 2014 104,964 miles

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Fail 7 Oct 2014 104,964 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

n/s front tyre wearing on outside edge

Pass 10 Mar 2014 104,316 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2014 104,316 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fail 18 Sep 2013 103,833 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 103,833 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2012 102,279 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2011 100,348 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2011 100,342 miles

Steering column shaft has excessive end float (2.1.3)

Steering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)

Pass 12 Nov 2010 90,600 miles

Nearside wiper blade slightly split

Pass 4 Sep 2009 74,628 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 74,628 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Aug 2008 59,543 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

crack in front reg plate

Pass 3 Aug 2007 46,358 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2006 35,661 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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CE53 LWO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.

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 LWO, 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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CE53 LWO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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