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CE53 LWW

2003 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

162,350 mi
Last recorded162,350 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 LWW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2022 162,350 miles

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Nov 2022 162,350 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Nov 2021 151,685 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2020 144,883 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2019 137,789 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Fail 25 Nov 2019 137,786 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (beside fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (beside fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system to hose (beside fuel tank) (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hoses covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear subframe slightly corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2018 129,427 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 121,149 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 113,644 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 11 Nov 2015 104,913 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2014 96,626 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2014 96,625 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 88,383 miles

all tyres worn on inside edges

Fail 26 Nov 2013 88,382 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

all tyres worn on inside edges

Pass 29 Nov 2012 79,224 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2011 65,839 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 56,535 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 48,489 miles

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 39,538 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Oct 2008 39,538 miles

Front registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 27 Nov 2007 36,646 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2006 26,780 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2006 26,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 LWW is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 CE53 LWW, 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 LWW is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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