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RE53 CRF

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2015
Tests16 (9 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate56.3%

Mileage

122,421 mi
Last recorded122,421 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 CRF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

9 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2014 122,421 miles

condition of rear pads unknown,advise wheels off inspection

engine light on

ignition switch worn

Fail 8 Oct 2014 122,421 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

condition of rear pads unknown,advise wheels off inspection

engine light on

ignition switch worn

Pass 11 Oct 2013 113,672 miles

different style hub cap fitted to nearside rear

engine management light on

Fail 11 Oct 2013 113,672 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

different style hub cap fitted to nearside rear

engine management light on

Pass 27 Sep 2012 106,081 miles

engine management light on

engine?heat shield rattle-knock-squeaks

nearside rear hub cap missing

Fail 27 Sep 2012 106,081 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

engine management light on

engine?heat shield rattle-knock-squeaks

nearside rear hub cap missing

Pass 18 Oct 2011 97,299 miles

engine management light on

movement and wear in rear anti roll bar and mounts

wear in ignition key/barrel

wear in nearside front anti roll bar link

Fail 18 Oct 2011 97,299 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

engine management light on

movement and wear in rear anti roll bar and mounts

wear in ignition key/barrel

wear in nearside front anti roll bar link

windscreen dirty/wipers smeary

Pass 20 Oct 2010 90,341 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust

engine management light on

sideways movement in rear anti roll bar

slight damage to centre rear seat belt

Pass 6 Oct 2009 83,384 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 83,381 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2)

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

cut in offside rear tyre tread but not exposing chord or ply

play in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 26 Sep 2008 71,475 miles

Front brake discs worn

Rear aanti roll bar body mounts starting to show signs of wear

Rear exhaust section getting rusty

Fail 26 Sep 2008 71,475 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front brake discs worn

N/s/r tyre cut and perrished but not showing cords

Rear aanti roll bar body mounts starting to show signs of wear

Rear exhaust section getting rusty

Pass 27 Sep 2007 60,687 miles

N/s/f door mirror glass cracked

Rear brake pads appear very thin

Rear tyres getting worn and wearing on edges

Pass 26 Sep 2006 45,989 miles

both front tyres getting close to wear markers

Fail 26 Sep 2006 45,989 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

both front tyres getting close to wear markers

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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RE53 CRF is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 56.3%.

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 RE53 CRF, 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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What year was RE53 CRF registered?

RE53 CRF is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 September 2003.

Is RE53 CRF safe to buy?

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