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HY53 VWB

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Sep 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

34,751 mi
Last recorded34,751 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 VWB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 34,751 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2026 34,751 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2025 33,713 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2025 33,712 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Windscreen washer not working Both sides, pump not running (3.5 (a))

Pass 7 Aug 2024 32,514 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2023 31,243 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2023 31,243 miles

Offside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2022 29,798 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2021 28,402 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2020 27,193 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 26,220 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2018 24,949 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 23,506 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2016 22,288 miles

All 4 tyre sidewalls perished.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded but not leaking.

Pass 12 Aug 2015 21,229 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 19,780 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2013 17,953 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 16,185 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2011 14,603 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 12,833 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2009 10,522 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 8,623 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2007 6,775 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 4,944 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 VWB is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HY53 VWB, 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 HY53 VWB registered?

HY53 VWB is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is HY53 VWB safe to buy?

The MOT history for HY53 VWB shows 24 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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