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FV53 AXM

2003 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 May 2027
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

35,765 mi
Last recorded35,765 miles
Recorded on22 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 AXM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 May 2026 35,765 miles
Fail 22 May 2026 35,765 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 12 Jun 2018 35,696 miles

all brake hose ferrules corroded

all suspension and brake components corroded

all tyres perished

exhaust system deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated

Fail 5 Jun 2018 35,694 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

all brake hose ferrules corroded

all suspension and brake components corroded

all tyres perished

exhaust system deteriorated

rear registration plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Sep 2015 35,093 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 34,325 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

brake pipes covered in plastic coating can not fully inspect

exhaust corroded

Pass 23 Sep 2013 33,758 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

both rear tyres slightly perished

Pass 7 Sep 2012 32,707 miles

exhaust slightly deteriorated

Fail 6 Sep 2012 32,707 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

exhaust slightly deteriorated

o/s front tyre slightly perished

Pass 22 Sep 2011 31,380 miles

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre perishing and worn on edges

n/s/f tyre sidewall wall damage but ok

Pass 24 Sep 2010 29,656 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 27,577 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 20,674 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2006 16,275 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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FV53 AXM is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FV53 AXM, 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 FV53 AXM registered?

FV53 AXM is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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