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FE53 SNJ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

144,092 mi
Last recorded144,092 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2018 144,092 miles

silencer mountings starting to perish

slight drag on both front brakes

Fail 24 Aug 2018 144,086 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))

o/s rear tyre worn on inside

silencer mountings starting to perish

slight drag on both front brakes

Pass 9 Jan 2017 132,499 miles

front exhaust flange corroded/slight blow

Pass 8 Jan 2016 118,382 miles

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

front heat shield loose

headlamps set on number 3

number plate lamps dim

Pass 22 Dec 2014 106,310 miles

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

o/s number plate lamp dim

Pass 11 Jan 2014 92,280 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2014 92,280 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Oct 2012 92,005 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2011 86,460 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

Fail 9 Sep 2011 86,460 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

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

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

front brake discs worn/lipped

Pass 9 Sep 2010 77,975 miles

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

Oil leak

dampness around nearside front steering rack gaitor

Pass 17 Sep 2009 66,252 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 52,495 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,129 miles

offside front tyre worn on inner and outer edges.

Pass 15 Sep 2006 29,630 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 SNJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SNJ, 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 SNJ registered?

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

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