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NU03 XRL

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

192,544 mi
Last recorded192,544 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNU03 XRL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 192,544 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 192,534 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2015 163,677 miles

Engine management light on

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 205/50/16 (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Nov 2014 155,554 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 155,423 miles

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 19 Nov 2013 143,008 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 127,647 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 111,363 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 95,215 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 22 Nov 2010 95,215 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 75,900 miles

rear exhaust system coroded

Pass 28 Nov 2008 62,254 miles

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

backbox starting too corrode

n/s/r bottom shocker bush starting too deteriorate

Fail 24 Nov 2008 62,254 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 slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

backbox starting too corrode

n/s/r bottom shocker bush starting too deteriorate

Pass 11 Apr 2008 59,185 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 50,775 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2006 35,484 miles

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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NU03 XRL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 NU03 XRL, 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 NU03 XRL registered?

NU03 XRL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is NU03 XRL safe to buy?

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