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HV53 YCD

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2011
Tests9 (5 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

138,564 mi
Last recorded138,564 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 YCD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2010 138,564 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 122,707 miles

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

front antiroll bar link arm bushes worn

front brake discs worn

front brake pads very low

front number plate cracked and rear number plate fadded

nearside and offside rear seat belts fluffed and slight damage to webbing

rear brake pads very low

rear coil springs corrorded

rear flexi brake hose ferruls corroded

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes

slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes

slight play in rear antiroll bar link arms

Fail 19 Oct 2009 122,671 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

centre and rear exhaust in poor condition

front antiroll bar link arm bushes worn

front brake discs worn

front brake pads very low

front number plate cracked and rear number plate fadded

nearside and offside rear seat belts fluffed and slight damage to webbing

rear brake pads very low

rear coil springs corrorded

rear flexi brake hose ferruls corroded

slight play in front antiroll bar bushes

slight play in rear antiroll bar bushes

slight play in rear antiroll bar link arms

Fail 1 Oct 2008 101,791 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 1 Oct 2008 101,791 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

Pass 7 Sep 2007 84,885 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 84,885 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Aug 2006 61,039 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2006 61,039 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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 YCD is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 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 HV53 YCD, 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 YCD registered?

HV53 YCD is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 October 2003.

Is HV53 YCD safe to buy?

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