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NY52 FFN

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2017
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

82,493 mi
Last recorded82,493 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY52 FFN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2017 82,493 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (2.4.G.1)

Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 82,316 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

Fail 30 Aug 2017 81,650 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

E.M.Light illuminated

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 74,580 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

E.M.Light illuminated

Pass 24 Sep 2015 68,142 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2015 68,142 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid jets cleaned out (8.2.3)

Fail 26 Sep 2014 61,290 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2014 61,290 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 56,325 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2013 56,325 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2012 54,442 miles

brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Pass 14 Sep 2011 50,025 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 46,192 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 8 Sep 2009 40,834 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 37,339 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Sep 2007 33,513 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 29,168 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Jan 2006 27,119 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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NY52 FFN is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 NY52 FFN, 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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NY52 FFN is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 January 2003.

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