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FM53 BFP

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

110,587 mi
Last recorded110,587 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 BFP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2019 110,587 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Jan 2019 110,587 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 12 Dec 2017 103,192 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2016 94,513 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 94,513 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 83,811 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)

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult seatbelt

Pass 16 Dec 2014 76,814 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2013 69,752 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 62,966 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2011 56,210 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Dec 2010 49,225 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 43,009 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 34,816 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 28,089 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2007 28,089 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 13 Dec 2006 20,949 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

both front tyres wearing on edges

hand brake travel slightly high

sill covers fitted

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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FM53 BFP is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 FM53 BFP, 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 FM53 BFP registered?

FM53 BFP is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is FM53 BFP safe to buy?

The MOT history for FM53 BFP shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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