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CS53 JCS

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

125,488 mi
Last recorded125,488 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCS53 JCS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Dec 2020 125,488 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2019 121,383 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2019 121,382 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 116,973 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2018 116,973 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 1 Dec 2017 110,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner 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 on 2.5mm Minimum 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear silencer deteriorating

Pass 5 Dec 2016 105,103 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 100,007 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2014 92,738 miles

Oil leak

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 85,630 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 77,878 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 24 Nov 2011 69,044 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside inner drive shaft gaiter split

oil leaking from gearbox

Pass 25 Nov 2010 62,317 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2009 54,300 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2009 54,300 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Nov 2008 44,468 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2008 44,468 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2007 35,237 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2007 35,237 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2006 26,764 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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CS53 JCS is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CS53 JCS, 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 CS53 JCS registered?

CS53 JCS is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 December 2003.

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