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DG03 JXV

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

81,803 mi
Last recorded81,803 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG03 JXV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 81,803 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

both rear inner wheel arches heavily under sealed

sill covers fitted

under tray fitted

Fail 17 Dec 2019 81,794 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust corroded

sill covers fitted , unable to check condition

underside of vehicle corroded

Pass 5 Jul 2018 81,723 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

age related cracking to most rubber suspension bushs

factory plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection

factory undertray fitted

rear silencer is shailing

Fail 5 Jul 2018 81,723 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s outer faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

age related cracking to most rubber suspension bushs

factory plastic oversills fitted not allowing a full inspection

factory undertray fitted

rear silencer is shailing

Pass 30 Jun 2017 80,576 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust heatshield corroded

factory cover sills fitted

full exhaust system corroded joints

Pass 14 Jul 2016 79,408 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

light corrosion to the rear silencer and pipe work

o/s and n/s inner rear sills have been repaired

plastic over sills fitted not allowing a full outer sill inspection

plastic undertray fitted

Fail 14 Jul 2016 79,408 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light corrosion to the rear silencer and pipe work

o/s and n/s inner rear sills have been repaired

plastic over sills fitted not allowing a full outer sill inspection

plastic undertray fitted

Pass 5 Jun 2015 76,554 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2015 76,554 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

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

n/s/f tyre sidewall scrubbed

n/s/r tyre cracked

o/s/f tyre cracked

Pass 15 May 2014 72,335 miles

Exhaust rusty.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

Rear tyres cracking.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Fail 15 May 2014 72,335 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Exhaust rusty.

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside front brake binding slightly.

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

Rear tyres cracking.

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 28 May 2013 69,570 miles
Fail 28 May 2013 69,570 miles

Offside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Fail 29 May 2012 66,251 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Rear exhaust rusty.

Rear fog light not working on towbar tester.

Pass 29 May 2012 66,251 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust rusty.

Rear fog light not working on towbar tester.

Pass 20 May 2011 62,811 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 56,660 miles

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 May 2009 53,283 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2008 47,542 miles

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

Pass 2 May 2007 39,948 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 8 May 2006 33,109 miles

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

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

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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DG03 JXV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 DG03 JXV, 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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DG03 JXV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 May 2003.

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