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EX53 PZU

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2026
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

166,417 mi
Last recorded166,417 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 PZU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2025 166,417 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Front radiator support corroded

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 16 Jan 2024 165,577 miles

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 27 Aug 2021 165,178 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake binding slightly

Pass 14 Apr 2020 164,970 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 2 Apr 2020 164,959 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 162,643 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 162,643 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 162,517 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2016 160,615 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 165,970 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2014 153,200 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2013 139,907 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2012 124,700 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 111,238 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Sep 2010 94,322 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2009 77,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2009 77,483 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 22 Sep 2008 66,394 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 57,310 miles

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

Pass 14 Sep 2006 44,802 miles

Both front tyres wearing inner edge

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

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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EX53 PZU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 EX53 PZU, 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 EX53 PZU registered?

EX53 PZU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 September 2003.

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