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KU03 WBF

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Aug 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

104,554 mi
Last recorded104,554 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU03 WBF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2018 104,554 miles

Bonnet release catch/cable deteriorated

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Aug 2018 104,536 miles

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

Bonnet release catch/cable deteriorated

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

Coil spring corroded ALL (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2017 99,763 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1a)

Offside Oil leak Engine ()

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

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

Fail 10 Aug 2017 99,756 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Engine management light illuminated

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both (4.1.E.1)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' Chip (8.3.1a)

Middle and rear exhaust deteriorated/ badly corroded

Offside Oil leak Engine ()

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit On limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 8 Aug 2016 93,943 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Fail 8 Aug 2016 93,943 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release small mech (5.2.5a)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases by cat (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' chip (8.3.1a)

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

exhaust system deteriorated

Pass 14 Aug 2015 88,049 miles

Exhaust heat sheiled rattling

Exhaust rear box corroding

Nearside rear wheel kerbed

Fail 13 Aug 2015 88,049 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

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

Exhaust heat sheiled rattling

Exhaust rear box corroding

Nearside rear wheel kerbed

Pass 25 Jul 2014 81,609 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

rear registration deteriorated

sill covers fitted

wipers poor

Fail 24 Jul 2014 81,609 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

exhaust corroded

rear registration deteriorated

sill covers fitted

wipers poor

Pass 29 Jul 2013 74,800 miles

Clutch noisy

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

Nearside and offside front lower arm rear bushs have slight play

Nearside and offside lower arm suspension bushs perishing

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

near side front wheel rim slight kerb damage

Pass 7 Aug 2012 67,317 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Plastic sill covers fitted

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

Pass 16 Aug 2011 60,811 miles

All wheels damaged

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Both front tyres wearing edges

Drivetrain noisy

Exhaust rattle

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Wipers starting to smear

Pass 4 Aug 2010 55,219 miles

Offside Outer Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 6 Aug 2009 51,050 miles

All tyre edges worn low.

Plastic sill covers fitted.

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

Pass 29 Jul 2008 46,232 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2008 46,232 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Plastic sill covers fitted.

Screen chipped.

Pass 30 Jul 2007 40,586 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 32,622 miles

Advises as original mot test

Fail 7 Aug 2006 32,622 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front number plate starting to disfigure

Full sill covers fitted

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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KU03 WBF is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 KU03 WBF, 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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KU03 WBF is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 July 2003.

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