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EX03 VRG

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

146,098 mi
Last recorded146,098 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 VRG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2020 146,098 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2020 146,098 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 128,455 miles

exhaust rusty

oil leaks

Fail 13 Apr 2019

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

exhaust rusty

oil leaks

Pass 5 May 2018 120,601 miles

n/s/f drop link has play

n/s/f tyre worn

o/s/f inner c/v boot deteriorated

o/s/r brake pipe rusty

o/s/r tyre worn low

oil leaks

rear exhaust rusty

Pass 11 May 2017 114,736 miles
Pass 18 May 2016 110,837 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2015 101,114 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2014 93,040 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 85,154 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Apr 2013 85,144 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Apr 2012 76,011 miles

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management lamp illuminated

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Rear Suspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2011 64,951 miles

Nearside Front 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)

front disc's worn close to limit

front tyre's worn inner edges

Fail 7 Apr 2011 64,942 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front 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)

front disc's worn close to limit

front tyre's worn inner edges

Pass 30 Mar 2010 54,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

car dented

engine covers under trays plastic side swills all fitted

exhaust heavly corroded

rear pads verry low on limit

Pass 23 Mar 2009 46,245 miles

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

both rear tyres perished between treads

Pass 7 Apr 2008 39,693 miles

nearside front tyre tread worn on inner and outer edges

Pass 12 Apr 2007 29,645 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 18,992 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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EX03 VRG is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 EX03 VRG, 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 EX03 VRG registered?

EX03 VRG is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 April 2003.

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