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PX53 UZK

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,042 mi
Last recorded112,042 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX53 UZK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Jan 2017 112,042 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 112,036 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)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill end (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)

Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

nearside front lower suspension arm corroded thin

nearside rear tyre worn and split

off side front chassis/out rigger damaged

petrol smell from corroded fuel filler pipes

rear suspension arms corroded thin

Pass 10 Jul 2015 107,104 miles

Exposed sections of offside front and rear brake pipes heavily rusted.

Rear brake pads wearing close to limit.

Wheel bearing noise when car road tested.

Fail 22 Jul 2014 100,155 miles

Front tyres and offside rear tyres bald on edges of tread.

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

Offside front and offside rear brake pipes heavily rusted.

Wheel bearing noise heard when brake test carried out.

Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,155 miles

Front tyres and offside rear tyres bald on edges of tread.

Offside front and offside rear brake pipes heavily rusted.

Wheel bearing noise heard when brake test carried out.

Pass 15 Jul 2013 92,797 miles

Nearside wiper torn.

Offside rear brake pipe rusted.

Possible rear wheel bearing noise (heard during brake test).

Slight wear in offside roll bar link joints.

Pass 16 Jul 2012 84,859 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2011 80,764 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2010 74,226 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2009 64,742 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2008 57,143 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Pass 30 Aug 2007 49,337 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Aug 2006 40,495 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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PX53 UZK is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 PX53 UZK, 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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PX53 UZK is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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