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DS53 OEZ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

108,533 mi
Last recorded108,533 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDS53 OEZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2019 108,533 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2019 108,533 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 107,577 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2017 107,577 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Oct 2016 105,496 miles

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

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

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

Fail 24 Oct 2016 105,488 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 99,341 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2015 99,153 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 29 May 2014 93,574 miles

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)

exhaust system corroded

Pass 10 Jun 2013 88,336 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2012 83,991 miles

exhaust system rusty

Fail 6 Jun 2012 83,991 miles

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

Nearside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

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

Offside front brake grabbing severely (3.7.A.2b)

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

exhaust system rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2011 80,715 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2010 76,870 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2009 71,186 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2008 67,125 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 62,604 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 48,396 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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DS53 OEZ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 86,036 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same year.

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 DS53 OEZ, 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 DS53 OEZ registered?

DS53 OEZ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 October 2003.

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