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FP03 ONC

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

171,179 mi
Last recorded171,179 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP03 ONC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 171,179 miles

Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jul 2015 148,661 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Centre Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 30 Jul 2014 128,183 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

residue of power steering fluid at front subframe and steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2014 128,167 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

residue of power steering fluid at front subframe and steering rack

Pass 16 Jul 2013 115,842 miles

N/S side skirt insercure

Both rear axle bushes deteriorated

Engine oil leak

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Jul 2012 106,889 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2012 106,889 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2011 98,897 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2010 89,472 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2010 89,472 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2009 77,409 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2008 67,561 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 67,561 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2007 55,627 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jun 2006 43,493 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2006 43,493 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)

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

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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FP03 ONC is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 FP03 ONC, 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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FP03 ONC is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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