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HV53 YCA

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Dec 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

146,874 mi
Last recorded146,874 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 YCA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2025 146,874 miles

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 12 Dec 2025 146,874 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Dec 2024 144,750 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2023 143,038 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2022 140,215 miles

rusty under side of vehicle

slight play in steering rack.

Fail 22 Nov 2022 140,215 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

rusty under side of vehicle

slight play in steering rack.

Pass 14 Dec 2021 139,486 miles

rusty underside vehicle

Fail 3 Dec 2021 139,486 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

rusty underside vehicle

Pass 9 Dec 2020 134,639 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 123,796 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 116,628 miles
Fail 17 May 2018 116,627 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside front brake binding Wheel bearing not tested (3.7.B.1)

Pass 16 May 2017 112,195 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2015 104,137 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2014 99,293 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 89,612 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 78,758 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2011 64,317 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 52,114 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 42,429 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 35,561 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 27,445 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2006 21,324 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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HV53 YCA is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HV53 YCA, 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 HV53 YCA registered?

HV53 YCA is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 October 2003.

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