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DG53 HWR

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2015
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

73,281 mi
Last recorded73,281 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 HWR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2014 73,281 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 10 Oct 2014

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

nearside and offside front tyres cracking

Pass 11 Sep 2013 69,969 miles

both front anti roll bar D bushes worn

both front bottom suspension arms (rear bush) worn

both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

centre exhast has a large crack next to flange

just met lambda on emisson test

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall (outer)

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall and uneven wear

o/s/r brake disc pitted (strong advise)

rear exhaust braket broke

rear exhaust flange corroded

undertrays fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2013 69,926 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

both front anti roll bar D bushes worn

both front bottom suspension arms (rear bush) worn

both rear anti roll bar D bushes worn

centre exhast has a large crack next to flange

just met lambda on emisson test

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall (outer)

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer sidewall and uneven wear

o/s/r brake disc pitted (strong advise)

rear exhaust braket broke

rear exhaust flange corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 31 Aug 2012 65,616 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2012 65,477 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

rear exhaust bracket corroded off exhaust,exhaust is secure.

slight play in rear roll bar bushes, front roll bar link end rubber boots poor condition

Fail 22 Jun 2012 63,932 miles

Nearside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear brake disc's starting to get pitted.

Rear exhaust bracket snapped.

Slight play in both rear Anti-roll bar bushes.

Pass 23 Aug 2011 59,250 miles

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

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

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

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

corrosion to underbody and suspension

front and rear brake discs corroded

front bottom wishbones both sides will need changing soon

slight corrosion to brake pipes

Pass 3 Nov 2010 53,364 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 44,781 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 36,699 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2007 28,726 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2007 28,726 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Nov 2006 21,531 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 6 Nov 2006 21,488 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)

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

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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DG53 HWR is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DG53 HWR, 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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DG53 HWR is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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