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MM53 CWW

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

164,783 mi
Last recorded164,783 miles
Recorded on7 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 CWW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 7 Dec 2021 164,783 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2020 161,502 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2019 158,083 miles

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

under side rusty at rear and plastic sill covers fitted

Pass 2 Nov 2018 150,098 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Fail 1 Nov 2018 150,098 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area and within suspension (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and on 2mm inner surface mis-shaping (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch area and within suspension (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flanges corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Nearside and o/s outer sill covers fitted

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge uneven wearing /mis-shaping on inner surface (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 3 Nov 2017 145,184 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

front brake pads look to be getting low

mid exhaust flange corroded and deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

slightly long travel on parking brake

Fail 26 Oct 2017 145,178 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Oil leak ()

front brake pads look to be getting low

mid exhaust flange corroded and deteriorated

rear exhaust corroded and deteriorated

slightly long travel on parking brake

Pass 20 Aug 2016 141,641 miles

All front anti-roll bar / link bushes worn

All rear brake pipe ferrules corroding

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorating

Fail 19 Aug 2016 141,633 miles

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

All front anti-roll bar / link bushes worn

All rear brake pipe ferrules corroding

Exhaust system deteriorated

Rear number plate deteriorating

Pass 25 Aug 2015 133,477 miles

Nearside Front Outer Constant Velocity Joint leaking grease from inner clip

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Starting to Deteriorate

Fail 25 Aug 2015 133,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Outer Constant Velocity Joint leaking grease from inner clip

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

Nearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear Exhaust Silencer Starting to Deteriorate

Pass 27 Aug 2014 123,504 miles

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

front tyres feathering on edges

rear number plate deteriorating

wipers smear windscreen

Fail 22 Aug 2014 123,500 miles

Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

front tyres feathering on edges

rear number plate deteriorating

wipers smear windscreen

Pass 22 Aug 2013 110,751 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

various underside components have slight corrosion

Pass 18 Aug 2012 98,959 miles

Both front anti-role bar droplink upper bushes slightly worn

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Rear number plate deteriorated

Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Various small chips in windscreen

Fail 16 Aug 2012 98,955 miles

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

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

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

Both front anti-role bar droplink upper bushes slightly worn

Both front tyres worn low on edges

Offside rear tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Rear number plate deteriorated

Steel wheel fitted to nearside rear

Various small chips in windscreen

Pass 19 Aug 2011 91,029 miles

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Fail 18 Aug 2011 91,021 miles

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

Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

Rear brake discs worn due to low brake pads

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 81,528 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2010 81,528 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Aug 2009 65,496 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2008 52,599 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Aug 2007 39,402 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2007 39,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

all four tyres badly perished

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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MM53 CWW is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 MM53 CWW, 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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MM53 CWW is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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