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CF53 LOJ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2019
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

73,343 mi
Last recorded73,343 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 LOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Nov 2018 73,343 miles

offside front tyre cuts in inner side wall

Pass 5 Dec 2017 70,409 miles

slight play in offside rear drop link

Fail 4 Dec 2017 70,404 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

slight play in offside rear drop link

Pass 7 Dec 2016 66,810 miles

rear no plate faded

Pass 9 Dec 2015 63,032 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2014 57,585 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack

Fail 26 Nov 2014 57,585 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

both front lower arm rear bushes starting to crack

Pass 9 Dec 2013 53,623 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing at edges

rear exhaust starting to corrode

Pass 16 Nov 2012 49,494 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2011 46,313 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 42,987 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

o/s/r tyre cracking on side walls

Pass 1 Dec 2009 39,564 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Nov 2008 34,868 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Dec 2007 29,804 miles

FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES

Pass 8 Dec 2006 24,065 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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CF53 LOJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 CF53 LOJ, 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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CF53 LOJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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