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NH03 YDL

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Lpg 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 May 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

145,614 mi
Last recorded145,614 miles
Recorded on5 May 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH03 YDL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 May 2017 145,614 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin both front (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear inner sill light damage

Offside front bumper loose

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

oil leak

vehicles underbody is showing signs of corrosion

Pass 11 Feb 2016 129,423 miles

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edge

Fail 10 Feb 2016 129,423 miles

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

both rear tyres worn bald on inner edge

Fail 15 Jan 2016 128,221 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Nov 2014 104,540 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

number plate lights dim

Pass 25 Oct 2013 77,160 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2013 77,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 25 Sep 2012 67,846 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2011 62,631 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2011 62,612 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2010 54,676 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 54,676 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2009 48,569 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 37,178 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 30,369 miles

Offside front tyre worn on inside edge.

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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NH03 YDL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 NH03 YDL, 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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NH03 YDL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 August 2003.

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