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LB52 HGJ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

181,586 mi
Last recorded181,586 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB52 HGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2025 181,586 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 176,833 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2024 176,786 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2023 171,888 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2022 165,342 miles

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

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 157,302 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2020 151,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 14 Oct 2020 151,367 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 May 2019 141,366 miles

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

Pass 14 May 2018 129,095 miles

Rear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test ()

Pass 11 May 2017 114,922 miles
Pass 12 May 2016 101,075 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2015 86,467 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 73,725 miles

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

Fail 11 May 2013 59,840 miles

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

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

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 11 May 2013 59,840 miles

front tyres starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2012 44,673 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2011 44,506 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 44,214 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 43,560 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2009 43,560 miles

All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 28 Aug 2008 42,830 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 41,828 miles

REAR EXHAUST SECTION/REAR BOX CORRODED

Fail 6 Sep 2007 41,828 miles

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

REAR EXHAUST SECTION/REAR BOX CORRODED

Pass 8 Dec 2005 30,709 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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LB52 HGJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LB52 HGJ, 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 LB52 HGJ registered?

LB52 HGJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 February 2003.

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