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LS03 DDN

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,943 mi
Last recorded137,943 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 DDN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2018 137,943 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2018 137,717 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer edges (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexible brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 125,643 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front where not covered in plastic (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front where not covered in plastic. (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Fail 4 Jul 2017 125,643 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front where not covered in plastic (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front where not covered in plastic. (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on outer edges.

Pass 12 Jul 2016 115,854 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 Jul 2016 115,854 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to front (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 Jul 2015 103,661 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic sill covers fitted both sides

Fail 13 Jul 2015 103,659 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

plastic sill covers fitted both sides

Pass 26 Jun 2014 92,195 miles

nearside front tyre worn on outer edge

Pass 1 Jul 2013 84,807 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 78,482 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2012 78,482 miles

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

Pass 6 Jul 2011 71,717 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 64,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 64,548 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jun 2009 57,529 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 51,467 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2007 42,792 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 33,846 miles

report/both rear tyres splits appearing in tread

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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LS03 DDN is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 LS03 DDN, 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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LS03 DDN is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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