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FE53 OYK

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2016
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

128,941 mi
Last recorded128,941 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 OYK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2015 128,941 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 123,424 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 123,424 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 4 Sep 2013 117,465 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2012

n/s rear handbrake just meets requirements but advise investigation

Fail 31 Aug 2011 84,554 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 84,554 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2010 64,340 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2010 64,340 miles

Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Pass 26 Mar 2010 62,973 miles

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

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

Fail 31 Mar 2009 56,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Mar 2009 56,203 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 14 Mar 2008 53,007 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2008 53,007 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2007 52,942 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2006 44,550 miles
Fail 28 Sep 2006 44,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Off Side Front & Rear Tyres has cut in side wall

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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FE53 OYK is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FE53 OYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FE53 OYK registered?

FE53 OYK is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is FE53 OYK safe to buy?

The MOT history for FE53 OYK shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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