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FB53 FRN

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

126,446 mi
Last recorded126,446 miles
Recorded on31 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FRN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Jan 2018 126,446 miles

Front brake pipes greased

underbody waxoyled

Fail 25 Jan 2018 126,446 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Front brake pipes greased

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 123,933 miles

front suspension sub frame corroded

rear suspension sub frame corroded

Pass 3 Oct 2015 119,536 miles

all rear brake pipes corroded

rear chassis and floor corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 6 Oct 2014 113,058 miles

all rear brake pipes covered in sealer

both rear inner arches corroded

Fail 4 Oct 2014 113,052 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

all rear brake pipes covered in sealer

Pass 7 Nov 2013 105,245 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2013 103,379 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 99,568 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2011 93,653 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 88,469 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 3 Jun 2009 75,065 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 75,028 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 64,903 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2008 64,903 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 9 Jul 2007 48,918 miles

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

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

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

Fail 17 Oct 2006 38,919 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 38,919 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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FB53 FRN is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

Across all 2003 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 86,036 miles. This vehicle is performing in line with others of the same 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 FB53 FRN, 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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FB53 FRN is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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