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LY53 CGO

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

172,197 mi
Last recorded172,197 miles
Recorded on22 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 CGO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Fail 22 Mar 2023 172,197 miles

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

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering by suspension arm mount (6.1.1 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to inspect both outer sills as covers are fitted

Pass 7 Mar 2022 170,311 miles

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Mar 2022 170,306 miles

Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting fractured broken (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 10 Dec 2020 163,517 miles

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

Fail 8 Dec 2020 163,513 miles

Offside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Pass 3 Dec 2019 158,790 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2018 153,404 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2017 149,269 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed from screen ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished cracking

Nearside Rear tyre perished cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished cracking

Offside Rear TYRE IS VERY BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKING AT TIME OF TEST JUST PASSED

Fail 15 Nov 2017 149,264 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test sat nav removed from screen ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front tyre perished cracking

Nearside Rear tyre perished cracking

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge is bald (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front tyre perished cracking

Offside Rear TYRE IS VERY BADLY PERISHED AND CRACKING AT TIME OF TEST JUST PASSED

Pass 30 Sep 2016 144,230 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2016 144,224 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 139,840 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2015 139,840 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Sep 2014 134,055 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Pass 27 Sep 2013 130,021 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear 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 19 Sep 2012 123,401 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Fail 19 Sep 2012 123,395 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre outer side wall cut

Pass 24 Sep 2011 118,339 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2010 94,241 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2009 69,874 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 30 Aug 2008 44,737 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 10 Sep 2007 37,928 miles

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

n/s/f tyre tread low outer edge and damage to outer sidewall

Pass 12 Oct 2006 28,803 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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LY53 CGO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 LY53 CGO, 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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LY53 CGO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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