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PE53 NRX

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2022
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

167,001 mi
Last recorded167,001 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 NRX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2021 167,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 167,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Feb 2020 162,311 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2018 153,543 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases REAR 'Y' SECTION (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear STEEL WHEEL FITTED

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 27 Sep 2018 153,524 miles

Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner sill and inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Corrosion to rear sub frame

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides and D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Steel wheel fitted

Tape and silicone used on previous inner sill repair

Pass 18 Sep 2017 147,810 miles

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

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

Offside Front Inner close to legal limit

Fail 6 Sep 2017 147,741 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill and inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2016 145,160 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 128,662 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 128,662 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2013 120,171 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2012 117,179 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2011 109,722 miles

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

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 109,515 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2010 96,415 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2010 96,409 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 83,420 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 75,888 miles

ADVISE FRONT BRAKE PADS LOW AND DISCS LIPPED AND N/S/F BRAKE STICKING SLIGHTLY

ADVISE REAR M IDDLE SEATBELT CATCH NOT VISIBLE TO TEST

ADVISE SLIGHT MOVEMENT IN O/S AND N/S/R ANTI-ROLL BAR DROP LINKS, AND SLIGHT WEAR AND MOVEMENT IN BOTH SADDLE MOUNTING BUSHES

Pass 28 Sep 2007 65,319 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,132 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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PE53 NRX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 PE53 NRX, 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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PE53 NRX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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