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EX53 RBO

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

112,806 mi
Last recorded112,806 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 RBO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2025 112,806 miles

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 17 Sep 2024 109,315 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2024 109,310 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/wheel arch is corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak, but not excessive slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2023 106,765 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2022 102,493 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Sep 2021 98,068 miles

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

catalyst converter flange corroded but still secure and not leaking.

catalyst converter top heat shield slightly insecure.but will not detach its self from vehicle.

Pass 8 Sep 2020 92,980 miles

rear window smashed but covered in clear plastic

Pass 2 Sep 2019 89,279 miles

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

catalyst converter exit flange corroded but not leaking and still secure.

Fail 2 Sep 2019 89,279 miles

Offside Front Side repeater likely to become detached (4.4.1 (c) (ii))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

catalyst converter exit flange corroded but not leaking and still secure.

Pass 10 Sep 2018 85,074 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2017 79,782 miles

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

all wiper blades starting to deteriorate.

Pass 6 Sep 2016 75,085 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2016 75,083 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2015 68,783 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2014 64,156 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2013 56,478 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2012 50,919 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 8 Sep 2011 45,645 miles

Front Discs Corroded on inner surface, only 90% working area

Fail 7 Sep 2011 45,641 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Front Discs Corroded on inner surface, only 90% working area

Pass 8 Sep 2010 40,375 miles

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

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

trims & trays covering testable items

Fail 8 Sep 2010 40,375 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

trims & trays covering testable items

Pass 2 Sep 2009 36,001 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,927 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 19 Sep 2007 25,293 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 20,182 miles

Spare tyre defective

Fail 18 Sep 2006 20,182 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Spare tyre defective

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 RBO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 EX53 RBO, 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 RBO registered?

EX53 RBO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 September 2003.

Is EX53 RBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX53 RBO shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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