MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,609 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
inner o/s front drive shaft gaitor split
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
centre brakelight not working
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
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)
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?
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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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