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CX53 PZJ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Aug 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,941 mi
Last recorded136,941 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 PZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Aug 2025 136,941 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 27 Aug 2024 135,467 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Aug 2023 132,965 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2023 132,965 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Aug 2022 129,339 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2022 129,339 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2021 126,711 miles

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

Pass 11 Aug 2020 124,861 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 20 Aug 2019 122,934 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2018 116,031 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 116,031 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2017 112,655 miles

EML on

Fail 17 Aug 2017 112,655 miles

EML on

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 8 Aug 2016 108,143 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2016 108,134 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

engine management light on

Pass 17 Aug 2015 102,542 miles

engine management light on

Pass 4 Aug 2014 98,580 miles

MIL light on

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

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)

exhaust corroded

Pass 12 Aug 2013 94,000 miles

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

engine managment light on

exhaust poor condition at rear

front wiper poor condition

Fail 12 Aug 2013 93,996 miles

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

engine managment light on

exhaust poor condition at rear

front wiper poor condition

Pass 14 Aug 2012 89,542 miles

engine management light on

rear exhaust some corrosion

Fail 14 Aug 2012 89,542 miles

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

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

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)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

engine management light on

rear exhaust some corrosion

Pass 8 Aug 2011 83,376 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2010 79,298 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 71,911 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 65,040 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 51,992 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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CX53 PZJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 CX53 PZJ, 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 CX53 PZJ registered?

CX53 PZJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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