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FY53 FVA

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Feb 2020
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

95,485 mi
Last recorded95,485 miles
Recorded on25 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 FVA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Jan 2019 95,485 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 86,947 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2018 86,946 miles

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Jan 2017 74,847 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 73,280 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 71,252 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 67,583 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2011 66,062 miles

N/s wiper torn at ends

Front number plate starting to fade

Fail 29 Sep 2011 66,062 miles

Front number plate starting to fade

N/s wiper torn at ends

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,668 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 56,109 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2008 47,373 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2007 38,159 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 28,449 miles

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

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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FY53 FVA is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 FY53 FVA, 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 FY53 FVA registered?

FY53 FVA is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 October 2003.

Is FY53 FVA safe to buy?

The MOT history for FY53 FVA shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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