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HY53 CVG

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,506 mi
Last recorded97,506 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 CVG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Fail 19 Aug 2022 97,506 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer sill sections. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both n/s and o/s front top mounting prescribed areas signs of rust/corrosion.

centre heat shield adrift and resting on exhaust.

o/s/f fog lamp not working.

rear springs coils very rusty.

slight oil/power steering fluid leak rack area.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

various suspension bushes showing signs of splitting/de-bonding.

vehicle underside, front and rear sub frames and various suspension arms showing signs of extensive rust/corrosion.

Pass 12 Aug 2021 96,883 miles

rear springs coils very rusty.

both n/s and o/s front top mounting prescribed areas signs of rust/corrosion.

both n/s and o/s sill sections at rear signs of rust/corrosion.

both o/s/f and o/s/r tyres low on pressure.

slight oil/power steering fluid leak rack area.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Fail 10 Aug 2021 96,883 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill section. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

both n/s and o/s front top mounting prescribed areas signs of rust/corrosion.

both n/s and o/s sill sections at rear signs of rust/corrosion.

both o/s/f and o/s/r tyres low on pressure.

rear springs coils very rusty.

slight oil/power steering fluid leak rack area.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 12 Aug 2020 95,994 miles

both n/s and o/s front top mounting prescribed areas signs of rust/corrosion.

both n/s and o/s sill sections at rear signs of rust/corrosion.

rear springs coils very rusty.

slight oil/power steering fluid leak rack area.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Fail 11 Aug 2020 95,994 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases hole in rear pipe. (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick outer pad very low suspect underlying issue. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both n/s and o/s front top mounting prescribed areas signs of rust/corrosion.

both n/s and o/s sill sections at rear signs of rust/corrosion.

o/s/f tyre low on pressure.

rear springs coils very rusty.

slight oil/power steering fluid leak rack area.

various sections of metal brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 7 Aug 2019 94,995 miles

both n/s and o/s rear strut top mounting prescribed areas signs of rust/corrosion.

both rear coil springs signs of surface rust/corrosion.

n/s sill section at rear signs of rust/corrosion.

oil leak filter area ?

various metal sections of brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Fail 6 Aug 2019 94,995 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick pad very low. (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both n/s and o/s rear strut top mounting prescribed areas signs of rust/corrosion.

both rear coil springs signs of surface rust/corrosion.

n/s sill section at rear signs of rust/corrosion.

oil leak filter area ?

various metal sections of brake pipe signs of corrosion.

Pass 9 Aug 2018 93,620 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Aug 2018 93,619 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill end section inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Aug 2017 91,770 miles

under trays and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

various rear brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Fail 9 Aug 2017 91,770 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits suspect due to exhaust blow cat area. (7.3.D.3)

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

under trays and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect.

various rear brake pipes signs of corrosion.

Pass 11 Aug 2016 89,848 miles

slight exhaust blow front/centre gasket/joint.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,565 miles

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

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s front fog light

Fail 12 Aug 2015 86,565 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

exhaust heat shield loose

o/s front fog light

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2014 83,753 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn

n/s/r tyre worn

oil leak

Fail 7 Aug 2014 83,753 miles

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn

n/s/r tyre worn

oil leak

Pass 15 Aug 2013 81,021 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

oil leak

rear exhaust rusty and slight blow

Pass 13 Aug 2012 78,951 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2011 75,867 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 72,280 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Aug 2009 63,722 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 54,502 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 42,725 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 33,111 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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HY53 CVG is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 HY53 CVG, 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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HY53 CVG is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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