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EK53 LXP

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

70,218 mi
Last recorded70,218 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 LXP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2016 70,218 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear tyre showing signs of age

under trays fitted

Fail 17 Nov 2016 70,216 miles

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

clutch pedal rubber missing

offside rear tyre showing signs of age

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2015 59,452 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Oct 2015 59,451 miles

Front Lower Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)

under trays fitted

Pass 30 Oct 2014 56,004 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 31 Oct 2013 53,265 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear exhaust bracket corroded off exhaust system still supported

Pass 30 Oct 2012 50,271 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 46,510 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 41,792 miles

Clutch Padal Rubber Split

Rear Disc's Slightly Corroded

Pass 2 Nov 2009 35,788 miles

rear no plate poor.front wipers poor

Pass 10 Nov 2008 30,732 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 24,958 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 19,926 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 LXP is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 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 EK53 LXP, 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 LXP registered?

EK53 LXP is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is EK53 LXP safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 LXP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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