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OU53 HNX

2003 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2021
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

113,796 mi
Last recorded113,796 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOU53 HNX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2020 113,796 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box corroded not to exccess

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres small surface cracks starting to show on side walls

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 19 Jun 2020 113,796 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box corroded not to exccess

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

all 4 tyres small surface cracks starting to show on side walls

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 25 Jun 2019 112,669 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box corroded not to excess

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Fail 24 Jun 2019 112,669 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer box corroded not to excess

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

limited access to outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 5 Jun 2018 111,200 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

vehicle has protective wax oil sprayed to the underside

Pass 4 Oct 2017 109,830 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 107,832 miles

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted with correct tyre size

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 12 Sep 2016 107,832 miles

Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front spare wheel fitted with correct tyre size

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Jul 2015 105,935 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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 23 Jul 2015 105,935 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 101,878 miles

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

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

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

engine slight oil leak

gear box slight oil leak

Fail 2 Jul 2014 101,878 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear 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)

engine slight oil leak

gear box slight oil leak

Pass 24 Jul 2013 92,115 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 23 Jul 2013 92,115 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2012 84,782 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2012 71,283 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 56,886 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 52,406 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 47,109 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 42,852 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Sep 2008 42,852 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2007 34,900 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 34,898 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Aug 2006 27,916 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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OU53 HNX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 OU53 HNX, 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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OU53 HNX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 September 2003.

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