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PK53 HSE

2003 Subaru Legacy

Grey Lpg 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

89,240 mi
Last recorded89,240 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK53 HSE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeLpg
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2016 89,240 miles

e.m.l stay on

Pass 8 Sep 2015 88,872 miles

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

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

engine m/light on

exhaust corroded and deterioating

Fail 6 Sep 2014 88,561 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

engine m/light on

Pass 6 Sep 2014 88,561 miles

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

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

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

engine m/light on

Fail 7 Sep 2013 87,361 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

engine m/light on

exhaust heaviliy corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2013 87,361 miles

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

engine m/light on

exhaust heaviliy corroded

Pass 15 Sep 2012 85,929 miles

engine management lamp on

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Fail 8 Sep 2012 85,851 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

engine management lamp on

parking brake lever requires adjustment

Pass 10 Sep 2011 79,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine m/light on

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 10 Sep 2011 79,727 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

engine m/light on

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 30 Jun 2010 71,990 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 59,265 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 43,285 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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PK53 HSE is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 PK53 HSE, 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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PK53 HSE is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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