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KJ53 LUY

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

157,662 mi
Last recorded157,662 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKJ53 LUY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2025 157,662 miles

Offside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2024 155,255 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 146,472 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 131,009 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 120,256 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2021 120,250 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2019 119,028 miles

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 1 Jul 2019 119,024 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 28 May 2019 119,022 miles

Central Rear Seat belt damaged Cut in webbing. (7.1.2 (b) (i))

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Back box bracket. (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 116,708 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 13 May 2017 114,323 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Dec 2015 108,787 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 101,425 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2013 94,924 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 88,140 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 84,757 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 81,846 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2010 78,528 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 75,235 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 65,520 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Oct 2007 65,520 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2006 47,681 miles

Offside number plate light not working . (((( bulb replaced ))))

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 LUY is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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

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