MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
191,035 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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 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
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
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
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
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
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
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
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
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
slight play in rear anti roll bar d bushes
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
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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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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