MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,947 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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
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
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
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
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
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
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
corrosion to rear exhaust silencer
Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
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
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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
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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.
Is EK53 LXH safe to buy?
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