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LV03 VJP

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jul 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

97,696 mi
Last recorded97,696 miles
Recorded on30 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 VJP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jun 2016 97,696 miles

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

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure rear bumper damaged & offside fixings insecure ()

engine management light remains on but emissions within required limits

Fail 30 Jun 2016 97,695 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick brake pad worn to metal backing (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Rear Bumper insecure rear bumper damaged & offside fixings insecure ()

engine management light remains on but emissions within required limits

Pass 2 Jul 2015 86,644 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2014 78,838 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2014 78,838 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,607 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2013 72,607 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 66,739 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 61,002 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 61,002 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Jun 2010 54,470 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2010 54,470 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 45,629 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 45,629 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 17 Jun 2008 35,423 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2008 35,423 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,487 miles
Fail 30 May 2007 28,485 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 May 2006 21,918 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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LV03 VJP is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 LV03 VJP, 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 LV03 VJP registered?

LV03 VJP is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 April 2003.

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