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DG53 NUH

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

136,191 mi
Last recorded136,191 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 NUH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Fail 19 Jul 2016 136,191 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 906 (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive 3.50 (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive 230 (7.3.D.3)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 133,719 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Fail 21 Jul 2015 133,719 miles

Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2014 131,584 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2013 129,871 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 129,871 miles

Nearside 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 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 Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 24 Jul 2012 124,478 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 122,107 miles

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

Oil leak

boot lock sticking

engine management light on

Pass 20 Oct 2011 122,107 miles

Oil leak

boot lock sticking

engine management light on

Pass 3 Nov 2010 120,581 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both sides front inner drive shaft boots split

Fail 2 Nov 2010 120,560 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Oil leak

both sides front inner drive shaft boots split

Fail 27 Nov 2009 102,827 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 102,827 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 31 Oct 2008 88,001 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Oct 2007 71,643 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 55,871 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2006 55,580 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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DG53 NUH is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 NUH, 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 NUH is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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