MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
137,471 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Both (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin x2 (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
sills covered in undersealer paint
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Coil spring corroded all 4 (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Rear Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all 4 corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced all (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
sills covered in undersealer paint
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3)
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill holed (2.4.A.3) DANGEROUS
chips in screen
underside of vehicle corroded
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS WORN AND CORRODED
FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW MORE ON INNER PADS
Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
chips in screen
rear exhaust corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
chip in screen
front pads low
wipers poor
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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MP53 PBV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc 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 MP53 PBV, 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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MP53 PBV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 September 2003.
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