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DV53 LYJ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

120,609 mi
Last recorded120,609 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV53 LYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Fail 5 Aug 2024 120,609 miles

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded hose to caliper at both ends of hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to flexi hose behind road wheel (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill within 30 cm of trailing arm mount has corroded through (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced offside and nearside inner sills and outriggers by jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside strut turrets/ inner wings within 30 cm of strut top mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre is heavily cracked and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaks at temporary repairs (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside all rear hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at and around subframe mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside all rear suspension arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement offside and nearside trailing arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2023 120,546 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside pipes to calipers are corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin offside and nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at sub frame mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking between tread grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside all flexi hose ferules (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes to flexi hoses are corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner sills at trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2021 120,278 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside in wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes that feed flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside all four flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at subframe mounts and trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Aug 2021 120,267 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill end of sill into wheel well by trailing arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength end of sill next to trailing arm mount into inner wheel well (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside in wheel arch (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside pipes that feed flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule offside and nearside all four flexi hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside chassis at subframe mounts and trailing arm mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2020 120,006 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened FRONTS & REARS (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT & REARS (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material FRONTS & REARS (1.1.11 (c))

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing FRONTS & O/S/REAR (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jan 2019 119,364 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly rusty front & rear as pipes, join to flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 16 Feb 2018 116,898 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2017 112,667 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2016 108,745 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2015 105,018 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2014 100,823 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2014 100,823 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 28 Feb 2013 95,164 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2012 90,022 miles

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

inner o/s front drive shaft gaitor split

Fail 14 Feb 2012 89,938 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

inner o/s front drive shaft gaitor split

Pass 22 Feb 2011 80,977 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2010 71,753 miles

centre brakelight not working

Pass 3 Mar 2009 60,529 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 48,758 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2008 48,758 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Jan 2007 37,112 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

Pass 15 Jan 2007 37,112 miles

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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DV53 LYJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 performed better than the average for its 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 DV53 LYJ, 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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DV53 LYJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 December 2003.

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