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FV53 AYC

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2013
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

121,381 mi
Last recorded121,381 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 AYC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2012 121,381 miles

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 5 Dec 2012 121,380 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 16 Dec 2011 112,573 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2011 112,563 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2010 100,917 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 90,070 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 78,126 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 21 Nov 2007 72,474 miles

both front tyres wearing inner edges

corrosion to exhaust system

Pass 1 Dec 2006 54,274 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 AYC is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 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 AYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 AYC registered?

FV53 AYC is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 December 2003.

Is FV53 AYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 AYC shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does FV53 AYC have outstanding finance?

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