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EX53 WTA

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Mar 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

191,035 mi
Last recorded191,035 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX53 WTA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Mar 2019 191,035 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box small hole and blowing (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both headlight lenses deteriorating

both rear inner sills corroding

front tyres worn uneven

rear subframe corroding

slight play in both rear antiroll bar d bushes

Fail 16 Mar 2019 190,815 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Rear Service brake excessively binding when service brake applied (1.2.1 (f))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid wipers not checked (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge only just legal (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both ()

both headlight lenses deteriorating

both rear inner sills corroding

front tyres worn uneven

rear subframe corroding

slight play in both rear antiroll bar d bushes

Pass 14 Mar 2018 173,180 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn uneven very low inner edge

Offside Rear rear tyre only ust legal bald inner near wear bars soon peel

Rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

both rear inner sills and rear subframe corrodeing

Fail 10 Mar 2018 173,134 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source so it is not visible from a reasonable distance bulb black (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn uneven very low inner edge

Offside Rear rear tyre only ust legal bald inner near wear bars soon peel

Rear anti roll bar d bushes worn

both rear inner sills and rear subframe corrodeing

front discs worn and corroded

Pass 15 Mar 2017 159,534 miles

front disc and pads worn

suggest tracking check

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear inner sills corrodeding

both wipers worn

Fail 11 Mar 2017 159,523 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases mid to rear joint mid secton badly corroded (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush drop link top bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both rear anti roll bar d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

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

both rear inner sills corrodeding

both wipers worn

front disc and pads worn

suggest tracking check

Pass 18 Mar 2016 145,319 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear roll bar d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

engine oil on min

screen chipped zone b

suggest tracking check

Fail 14 Mar 2016 145,382 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear rear brake binding after brake applied (3.7.B.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both rear roll bar d bushes worn (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

engine oil on min

screen chipped zone b

suggest tracking check

Pass 24 Feb 2015 126,849 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2014 115,637 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2013 104,539 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 93,702 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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust in poor condition

Fail 13 Mar 2012 93,702 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

rear exhaust in poor condition

Pass 9 Mar 2011 84,349 miles

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

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Fail 9 Mar 2011 84,347 miles

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

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

slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes

Pass 5 Mar 2010 72,986 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 60,548 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2008 51,800 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2007 41,641 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 38,385 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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EX53 WTA is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WTA, 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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EX53 WTA is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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