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LW53 ZPC

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Jun 2027
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,507 mi
Last recorded48,507 miles
Recorded on19 May 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW53 ZPC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 May 2026 48,507 miles
Fail 19 May 2026 48,507 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2025 48,494 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2024 48,355 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2023 48,175 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2022 48,038 miles
Fail 25 May 2022 48,014 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2021 47,770 miles
Pass 28 May 2020 47,473 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2019 47,033 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2018 46,244 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2017 44,637 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2016 42,121 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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LW53 ZPC is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LW53 ZPC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LW53 ZPC?

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What year was LW53 ZPC registered?

LW53 ZPC is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is LW53 ZPC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW53 ZPC shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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