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DG53 NUU

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

77,669 mi
Last recorded77,669 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDG53 NUU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2019 77,669 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2019 77,658 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

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

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 71,395 miles

Front brake pads low

Front suspension arm bushes have got play (both )

Oil leak

Rear discs rusty

Rear pads low

Rear trailing arm bushes got play (both sides)

Fail 4 Oct 2018 71,395 miles

Front brake pads low

Front suspension arm bushes have got play (both )

Oil leak

Rear discs rusty

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Rear pads low

Rear trailing arm bushes got play (both sides)

Pass 29 Sep 2017 67,101 miles

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust pipe corroded but not blowing

Fail 29 Sep 2017 67,101 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front tyre has a cut in outer side wall

Oil leak ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust pipe corroded but not blowing

Pass 4 Oct 2016 63,236 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2015 59,059 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2015 59,059 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 54,955 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2013 50,169 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2012 44,858 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 44,858 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 39,552 miles

nearside rear tyre feathered on inner edge

Pass 21 Sep 2010 35,220 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 29,289 miles

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)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 25,082 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 26 Sep 2008 25,079 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 11 Sep 2007 22,509 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 18,260 miles

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 NUU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 NUU, 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 DG53 NUU registered?

DG53 NUU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is DG53 NUU safe to buy?

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