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KE53 ZNW

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Oct 2025
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

150,595 mi
Last recorded150,595 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKE53 ZNW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2024 150,595 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2023 147,282 miles

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

Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Rear brakes low effort (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 26 Sep 2022 144,325 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Sep 2021 138,852 miles

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

Fail 15 Sep 2021 138,831 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 134,217 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 129,784 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2018 121,391 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2017 114,607 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 105,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 6 Oct 2015 98,130 miles

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

Rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 91,138 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 14 Aug 2013 85,717 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,735 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2011 65,912 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2010 56,844 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2009 51,378 miles

front brake pads worn very low

rear brake pads appear worn low

Pass 26 Aug 2008 44,931 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 36,425 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 36,425 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Sep 2006 30,776 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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KE53 ZNW is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 KE53 ZNW, 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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KE53 ZNW is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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