MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
97,506 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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))
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))
under trays and sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect.
various rear brake pipes signs of corrosion.
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.
slight exhaust blow front/centre gasket/joint.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
exhaust heat shield loose
o/s front fog light
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)
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
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
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
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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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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