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NL53 OOJ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

93,087 mi
Last recorded93,087 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL53 OOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 93,087 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage (6.1.A.1)

Vehicle structure has slight damage both inner sills (6.1.A.1)

Pass 14 Apr 2016 87,359 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2016 87,358 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 80,082 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 72,147 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2014 72,174 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 20 May 2013 67,195 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2012 60,598 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2012 60,585 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 15 Jun 2011 51,891 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 44,734 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2009 38,696 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2008 30,679 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 21,356 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2006 16,681 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 OOJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 NL53 OOJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NL53 OOJ registered?

NL53 OOJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is NL53 OOJ safe to buy?

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