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ML53 FXX

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

81,578 mi
Last recorded81,578 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationML53 FXX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 81,578 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 17 Sep 2020 78,217 miles

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 10 Sep 2020 78,216 miles

Offside Front Steering locking device missing bottom ball joint split pin missing (2.1.3 (d))

Offside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. 215/55/16 fitted all the rest are 215/60/16 (5.2.3 (b))

Central Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust silencer slightly loose exhaust clamps corroded (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jul 2019 76,765 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2018 73,278 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2017 68,698 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2016 66,234 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 61,635 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2014 56,375 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 56,375 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Pass 12 Apr 2013 51,560 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2013 51,285 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

o/s and n/s/rear droplinks badly worn

rear wiper blade badly worn

Pass 21 Mar 2012 47,300 miles

o/s and n/s/rear droplink ends showing wear

Pass 17 Mar 2011 41,141 miles

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 17 Mar 2010 35,839 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Jan 2009 30,496 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 25,159 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 18,776 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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ML53 FXX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ML53 FXX, 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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ML53 FXX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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