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PG03 GOU

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2023
Tests26 (16 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

94,813 mi
Last recorded94,813 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPG03 GOU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Jan 2023 94,813 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Suspension arm mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn smooth on inner & outer edges of tread (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under vehicle severely corroded (6.1.1 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jan 2022 93,978 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Fail 11 Nov 2021 93,974 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Front Service brake excessively binding both (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened both (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2020 93,043 miles

Front Both tyres worn on inner & outer edges of tread

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body becoming severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Nov 2020 93,043 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Both tyres worn on inner & outer edges of tread

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under body becoming severely corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 91,336 miles

Front Both tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to & from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes leading to & from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Under body & suspension components severely corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 12 Nov 2019 91,335 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Both tyres wearing on inner & outer edges

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes to & from flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipes leading to & from flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Under body & suspension components severely corroded

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2018 90,214 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Under body area & components becoming severely corroded

Fail 1 Nov 2018 90,209 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Under body area & components becoming severely corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2017 88,653 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 31 Oct 2017 88,644 miles

Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Rear cross member (6.6.6)

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 8 Nov 2016 86,750 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 3 Nov 2016 86,750 miles

Nearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 9 Nov 2015 84,641 miles

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

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

Rear chassis has surface corrosion around rear subframe mounting areas

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

all brake back plates corroded

Pass 7 Nov 2014 82,100 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2014 82,100 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)

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2013 78,958 miles

Oil leak

both rear back plates corroded.

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs slight pitted.

Fail 15 Nov 2013 78,952 miles

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Oil leak

both rear back plates corroded.

exhaust corroded

rear brake discs slight pitted.

Pass 13 Jun 2012 75,984 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2011 70,154 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2010 61,750 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2009 55,068 miles
Fail 25 Aug 2009 55,068 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Aug 2008 45,756 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 18 Aug 2007 34,577 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 26,695 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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PG03 GOU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 PG03 GOU, 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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PG03 GOU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 July 2003.

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