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LG53 GWM

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

158,819 mi
Last recorded158,819 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 GWM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2013 158,819 miles

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

n/s/r tyre is showing cords

rusty back exhauts box

o/s/r tyre showing cords

Fail 2 Sep 2013 158,819 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre is showing cords

rusty back exhauts box

rusty exhaust system

o/s/r tyre showing cords

Pass 14 Sep 2012 120,837 miles

rear silencer is rusty but serviceable

Fail 6 Sep 2012 140,652 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear silencer is rusty but serviceable

Pass 5 Sep 2011 123,964 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2011 123,964 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 6 Aug 2010 106,428 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 2 Aug 2010 106,428 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Sep 2009 93,138 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 79,815 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 20 Aug 2007 66,337 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 20 Aug 2007 66,337 miles

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 15 Aug 2006 51,374 miles

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

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

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

Fail 15 Aug 2006 51,374 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)

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

unable to check door sills correctly due to plastic sill covers fitted

wear front discs

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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LG53 GWM is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LG53 GWM, 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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LG53 GWM is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 September 2003.

Is LG53 GWM safe to buy?

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