MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
256,007 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis/sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both Sides have corrosion (5.3.2 (b))
Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All Suspension arms have surface corrosion (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer tyre worn on edge
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
Oil leak ()
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Oil leak ()
exhaust heat shield rattling
o/s/rear suspension suspect camer /caster
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Oil leak ()
exhaust heat shield rattling
o/s/rear suspension suspect camer /caster
exhaust heat shield rattling
oil leaks
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Rear registration plate obscured (6.3.1d)
exhaust heat shield rattling
oil leaks
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
airbag warning lamp on
n/s/f tyre fowling body on hard full lock over bumps
airbag warning lamp on
n/s/f tyre fowling body on hard full lock over bumps
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
Based on 349,986 MOT tests across 31,204 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NY53 HTO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 NY53 HTO, 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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NY53 HTO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 December 2003.
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