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FE53 PHO

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jul 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,494 mi
Last recorded122,494 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 PHO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jul 2015 122,494 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaurst coroded

Fail 20 May 2014 118,889 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front and rear wheel bearings slight noise

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 20 May 2014 118,889 miles

nearside front and rear wheel bearings slight noise

rear tyres wearing thin

Pass 31 May 2013 110,333 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2012 101,068 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

exhaust deteriorated

Pass 25 Feb 2011 90,379 miles

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

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

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 82,475 miles

Body damage to rear bumper

Both rear tyres wearing low

General exhaust corrossion

General underbody corrossion

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Play in steering rack

Slight brake disc corrossion

Pass 26 Feb 2010 82,475 miles

Body damage to rear bumper

Both rear tyres wearing low

General exhaust corrossion

General underbody corrossion

Play in steering rack

Slight brake disc corrossion

Pass 15 Jan 2009 68,013 miles

exhaust corrosion

Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,894 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 52,894 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2006 39,721 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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FE53 PHO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 FE53 PHO, 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 FE53 PHO registered?

FE53 PHO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is FE53 PHO safe to buy?

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