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M888 JFD

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2020
Tests23 (13 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate56.5%

Mileage

198,703 mi
Last recorded198,703 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM888 JFD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2019 198,703 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

mil lamp on

Pass 19 Jan 2018 191,438 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2018 191,434 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on iner edge (bold)

Pass 30 Jan 2017 179,630 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

Offside Front BIND ON BDAKE

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

Fail 30 Jan 2017 179,630 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON INNER EDGES

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Offside Front BIND ON BDAKE

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 169,759 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 169,758 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 167,737 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2014 167,737 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2013 161,181 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 161,181 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Mar 2012 152,233 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2012 152,233 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 148,368 miles
Fail 5 Apr 2011 148,356 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Mar 2010 144,952 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2010 144,952 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Apr 2009 139,747 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2009 139,747 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 3 Mar 2008 132,034 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 121,308 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2007 121,308 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2006 104,058 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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M888 JFD is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.5%.

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 M888 JFD, 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 M888 JFD registered?

M888 JFD is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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