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LV53 CKJ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

54,915 mi
Last recorded54,915 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 CKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2024 54,915 miles

headlight damaged nearside front bumper and wing damaged no sharp edges

Fail 14 Oct 2024 54,913 miles

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

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

headlight damaged nearside front bumper and wing damaged no sharp edges

Pass 11 Oct 2023 51,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

nearside front bumper/light damaged

Fail 11 Oct 2023 51,065 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

nearside front bumper/light damaged

Pass 17 Oct 2022 47,343 miles

Nearside Front bumper and headlight damaged

Fail 15 Oct 2022 47,339 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/50/16 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front bumper and headlight damaged

Pass 11 Aug 2021 41,301 miles

covers & shields fitted

Pass 26 Aug 2020 37,154 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 17 Apr 2019 31,888 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2018 31,840 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2017 31,882 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 31,505 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2016 31,505 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 29 Oct 2015 30,879 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2014 29,821 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 28,527 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2012 26,728 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2012 26,725 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 12 Oct 2011 25,068 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 22,319 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 19,638 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 16,456 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRE TREADS WORN VERY LOW OUTER EDGES

Pass 29 Oct 2007 13,700 miles

both front wipers starting to split

Pass 1 Nov 2006 10,361 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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LV53 CKJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 LV53 CKJ, 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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LV53 CKJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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