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FL03 VJZ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

131,003 mi
Last recorded131,003 miles
Recorded on20 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL03 VJZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Feb 2019 131,003 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes have movement but not thought to be excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2019 131,003 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement anti roll bar D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes have movement but not thought to be excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))

coolant level below minimum

Pass 5 Apr 2018 122,541 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2018 122,541 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Apr 2017 113,425 miles

Both rear brake discs corroded

Both rear brake pads wearing thin

Both rear coil springs corroded

Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Slight movement in both front anti-roll bar link pin/bushes

Unable to inspect condition of vehicle wheel bearings due to four wheel drive arrangement

Fail 15 Mar 2017 113,347 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Oil leak o/s cam cover gasket ()

under tray fitted

under vehicle has general corrosion

Fail 11 Mar 2017 113,217 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded Both (2.4.C.1b)

Undertray fitted

Fail 25 Feb 2017 112,522 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2016 104,699 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2016 104,699 miles

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

Pass 9 Mar 2015 95,081 miles

EML illuminated

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

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

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

Fail 9 Mar 2015 95,081 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

EML illuminated

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 88,276 miles

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

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

rear antiroll bar D bushes slightly worn

Fail 10 Mar 2014 88,273 miles

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

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

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

rear antiroll bar D bushes slightly worn

Fail 18 Feb 2013 80,836 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2013 80,836 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 73,498 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 67,461 miles

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

rear brake discs pitted,advise clean up or replace with pads soon.

Fail 11 Mar 2010 62,308 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Mar 2010 62,308 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 55,528 miles

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)

Pass 15 Feb 2008 49,223 miles

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 43,038 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 37,412 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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FL03 VJZ 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 58.3%.

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 FL03 VJZ, 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 FL03 VJZ registered?

FL03 VJZ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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