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EK53 LXH

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

132,947 mi
Last recorded132,947 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 LXH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2018 132,947 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round (3.5.1g)

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills/arches both sides (2.4.A.3)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Nov 2017 132,833 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view wing mirror (8.1.2a)

all brake pipes corroded

general under-body corrosion

o/s/f tyre wearing on edges

Pass 17 Nov 2016 130,350 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both font tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear front trailing arm bushes deteriorating but not resulting in excessive movement

corrosion to rear exhaust box

general corrosion to under-body

plastic sill covers fitted preventing inspection

rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 12 Nov 2015 126,766 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' lower central area (8.3.1d)

both front fog lamp lenses chipped

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

ns front tyre worn on outer edge

slight play in os rear anti roll bar link rod joint

Fail 11 Nov 2014 121,775 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced corrosion to exhaust system and rear silencer

Pass 11 Nov 2014 121,775 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

advanced corrosion to exhaust system and rear silencer

Fail 13 Nov 2013 117,396 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 13 Nov 2013 117,396 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 14 Nov 2012 112,578 miles

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 14 Nov 2012 112,578 miles

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Nov 2011 107,374 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 9 Nov 2011 107,374 miles

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to rear exhaust silencer

Pass 15 Nov 2010 98,350 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 85,565 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 73,599 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 61,262 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2006 46,750 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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EK53 LXH is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 EK53 LXH, 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 EK53 LXH registered?

EK53 LXH is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 October 2003.

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