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FE53 PJO

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2023
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

141,444 mi
Last recorded141,444 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 PJO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2022 141,444 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Nov 2022 141,444 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Nov 2021 136,632 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2021 136,632 miles

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 130,731 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 130,731 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Nov 2019 123,594 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2019 123,534 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength innersill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Dec 2018 115,236 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2017 107,809 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2017 107,809 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 103,517 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2016 103,517 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Nov 2015 98,642 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2014 90,912 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2013 82,101 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 82,075 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 70,415 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2011 64,866 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 57,209 miles

number plate light dull/slight bind o/s front

Pass 8 Oct 2009 49,426 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2008 42,194 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 35,149 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 29,540 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 PJO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 PJO, 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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FE53 PJO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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