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DA51 YLT

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2013
Tests11 (6 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate54.5%

Mileage

108,905 mi
Last recorded108,905 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA51 YLT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc
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MOT History

6 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2012 108,905 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 99,986 miles

Both outer front cv boots leaking grease.

N/S front exhaust flange has a securing nut missing.

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2010 93,500 miles
Fail 14 Jun 2010 93,299 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jun 2009 86,898 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 86,898 miles

Nearside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

Offside Front suspension locking device missing (2.5.A.4)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 7 May 2008 85,375 miles

unable to check rear seats due to shild seats fitted

Fail 7 May 2008 85,375 miles

Nearside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

unable to check rear seats due to shild seats fitted

Pass 4 May 2007 79,322 miles
Fail 4 May 2007 79,322 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 9 May 2006 22,154 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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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DA51 YLT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 54.5%.

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 DA51 YLT, 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 DA51 YLT registered?

DA51 YLT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 March 2003.

Is DA51 YLT safe to buy?

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