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FV53 VBB

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

64,578 mi
Last recorded64,578 miles
Recorded on6 Aug 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 6 Aug 2024 64,578 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhauust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heavily corroded on underside

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Aug 2023 63,413 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust corroded

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Heavily corroded on underside

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Suspension corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Aug 2022 62,201 miles

Corrosion on underside

Exhaust corroded

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 29 Jul 2021 60,546 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Jul 2021 60,546 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread and rear (0.1 (b))

Pass 7 Aug 2020 59,094 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2020 59,094 miles

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

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak centre and rear sections blowing (8.2.1.1 (b))

Pass 17 Jul 2019 57,341 miles

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroding

suspension corroding

under-body corroding

Fail 16 Jul 2019 57,340 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

exhaust corroding

suspension corroding

under-body corroding

Pass 13 Aug 2018 55,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

exhaust corroding

exhaust to cat joint corroded/weak

rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 13 Aug 2018 55,251 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

exhaust corroding

exhaust to cat joint corroded/weak

rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 19 Sep 2017 52,837 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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both front tyres low on inner edges

Pass 30 Sep 2016 50,036 miles

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

exhaust flange joint corroding

Pass 30 Sep 2015 47,826 miles

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

item removed from drivers view of the road

Pass 7 Oct 2014 45,529 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 42,071 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

Pass 11 Oct 2012 39,860 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

battery insecure

exhaust corroding

Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,470 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

exhaust corroding

Pass 25 Aug 2010 34,784 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 31,956 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2008 24,849 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 12,644 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 VBB is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 VBB, 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 VBB registered?

FV53 VBB is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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