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KJ53 LUR

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2025
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

70,360 mi
Last recorded70,360 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 LUR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2024 70,360 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2023 62,469 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2023 62,469 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2022 56,407 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wearing on edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Oct 2022 56,125 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside and offside wearing on inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Oct 2021 50,605 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2021 50,605 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2020 49,744 miles

Nearside Rear n/s/r brake flexi union corroded

Offside Rear o/s/r brake flexi union corroded

Pass 9 Nov 2019 48,867 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2019 48,867 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2018 47,236 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 45,598 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 44,302 miles

nearside front shock absorber is damp

Fail 28 Sep 2016 44,301 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

nearside front shock absorber is damp

Pass 11 Sep 2015 41,856 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 40,147 miles

nearse rear tyre wonr edges

rear exhaust box coroded

Fail 17 Sep 2014 40,147 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

nearse rear tyre wonr edges

rear exhaust box coroded

Pass 26 Sep 2013 38,390 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2012 36,318 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 34,107 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 31,982 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 31,980 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,119 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer edge

Fail 21 Sep 2009 30,119 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both rear tyres cracking on outer edge

Pass 3 Sep 2008 27,378 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 24,864 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2007 24,864 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

front pas are low

n/s/f/ tyre worn on inner & outer edge

Pass 28 Sep 2006 19,236 miles

Both front tyres getting low / worn on edges .

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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KJ53 LUR is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 KJ53 LUR, 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 KJ53 LUR registered?

KJ53 LUR is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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