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HY53 VWC

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2019
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

126,595 mi
Last recorded126,595 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY53 VWC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Nov 2021 126,595 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill within trailing arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Aug 2019 126,544 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VDC (vehicle Dynamics Control) (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle overheating

Pass 13 Aug 2018 124,326 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2017 121,469 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2017 121,459 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 116,417 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 116,408 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch to sill (2.4.A.3)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 112,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit advise replacement (3.5.1g)

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

offside front and both rear tyres cracked

Fail 7 Sep 2015 112,425 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn close to limit advise replacement (3.5.1g)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

offside front and both rear tyres cracked

Pass 8 Sep 2014 107,788 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,720 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 102,718 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2012 96,033 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2012 96,033 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 13 Sep 2011 88,657 miles

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

nearside rear tyre tread wearing low(3mm) 215/60r16 95v

Pass 8 Sep 2010 81,619 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2009 74,155 miles

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

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

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

nearside front tyre outer sidewall slightly cut

Pass 22 Oct 2008 66,721 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 66,636 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 56,493 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2006 44,599 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 VWC is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VWC, 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 VWC is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 September 2003.

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