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EO53 ZCX

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jun 2026
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

184,415 mi
Last recorded184,415 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 ZCX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2025 184,415 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 26 Jun 2025 184,331 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 18 Jun 2024 173,841 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 161,074 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2022 148,823 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jun 2021 146,978 miles

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

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 24 Mar 2020 142,805 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2019 134,733 miles

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security underside (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2018 124,121 miles

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Fail 22 Feb 2018 124,121 miles

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

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

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both D bushs (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2017 110,364 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 100,101 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 100,099 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Mar 2015 93,925 miles

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

both front tyres worn on egdes

Fail 3 Mar 2015 93,888 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

both front tyres worn on egdes

Pass 4 Mar 2014 89,816 miles

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

tracking is out

Fail 28 Feb 2014 89,441 miles

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

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

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

tracking is out

Pass 8 Mar 2013 86,530 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushes have side play

exhaust system corroded and slight blow at back box

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 7 Mar 2012 84,665 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2010 80,143 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 69,258 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 57,069 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2007 44,936 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 31,476 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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EO53 ZCX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 EO53 ZCX, 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 EO53 ZCX registered?

EO53 ZCX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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