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FH53 CNJ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

97,857 mi
Last recorded97,857 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH53 CNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2015 97,857 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2014 82,023 miles

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

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

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

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

both rear brake discs heavily corroded and slightly worn

exhaust heavily corroded at centre pipe joints

front brake pads wearing low

offside rear suspension bracket/stabilizer bar badly corroded

rear wiper blade split

topped up cooling system for emissions test/ coolant leaking from repaired top hose

Pass 22 Nov 2013 72,442 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2012 66,775 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 59,319 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2010 54,413 miles

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

Fail 18 Nov 2009 48,501 miles

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

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

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

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

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

rear silencer corroding

Pass 18 Nov 2009 48,501 miles

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

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

rear silencer corroding

Pass 17 Nov 2008 40,556 miles

nearside rear tyre worn on edges, tread 2.5mm cracking slightly

offside rear tyre worn on edges, tread 2.5mm cracking slightly

rear silencer corroding

Pass 7 Nov 2007 30,063 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2006 21,358 miles

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

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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FH53 CNJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 FH53 CNJ, 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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FH53 CNJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 November 2003.

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