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FY53 LYV

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

135,357 mi
Last recorded135,357 miles
Recorded on30 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFY53 LYV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Dec 2019 135,357 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 30 Dec 2019 135,357 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides front & rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides front & rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides trailing arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front & rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Dec 2018 125,564 miles

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

Fail 13 Dec 2018 125,563 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed side wall crack (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2018 118,794 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2017 118,790 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 104,576 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2015 101,943 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2014 98,654 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 26 Nov 2014 98,497 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 94,583 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2012 91,279 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 87,117 miles

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

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

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

Fail 1 Dec 2011 87,117 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 83,579 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 66,155 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Nov 2008 53,265 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2008 53,265 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2007 39,581 miles

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,486 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2006 26,475 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

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

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

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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 LYV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FY53 LYV, 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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FY53 LYV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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