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NL53 NHY

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Nov 2016
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

176,214 mi
Last recorded176,214 miles
Recorded on9 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 NHY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Nov 2015 176,214 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2014 169,723 miles

Front tyres worn on outer edges

Genral corrosion too underside

Rear discs corroded

Trailing arm bushes spliting

Fail 26 Jun 2014 169,723 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Genral corrosion too underside

Rear discs corroded

Trailing arm bushes spliting

Fail 3 Jul 2013 161,030 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

o/s rear tyre low on outaide edge

Pass 3 Jul 2013 161,030 miles

o/s rear tyre low on outaide edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 Jul 2012 151,799 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 7 Jul 2011 138,841 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 8 Jul 2010 128,628 miles

Front brakes inbalanced by 15%.

Offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges/shoulders and getting close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Fail 5 Jul 2010 128,627 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Front brakes inbalanced by 15%.

Offside front tyre worn on inside and outside edges/shoulders and getting close to legal maximum limit of wear.

Pass 10 Nov 2009 122,061 miles

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

front no plate slightly cracked

rear wiper rubber split

Fail 10 Nov 2009 122,061 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

front no plate slightly cracked

rear wiper rubber split

Pass 17 Nov 2008 111,359 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2007 105,982 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 105,981 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Nearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

slight split in tread-offside rear tyre

Pass 6 Oct 2006 94,468 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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NL53 NHY is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol 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 NL53 NHY, 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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NL53 NHY is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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