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RE53 CTU

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

127,263 mi
Last recorded127,263 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 CTU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2017 127,263 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak at engine area ()

Rear exhaust heat shield loose

transmission oil leak at oil cooler pipe / hose

Pass 28 Oct 2016 118,854 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 24 Oct 2016 118,856 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Aug 2015 107,711 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit both front on inner edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2014 103,357 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

general rusting to front and rear chassis and suspension components

sill covers fitted to n/s o/s outer sills unable to fully inspect

Fail 12 Aug 2014 103,357 miles

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

registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Oil leak

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

front exhaust heat sheilds loose

general rusting to front and rear chassis and suspension components

sill covers fitted to n/s o/s outer sills unable to fully inspect

Pass 29 Aug 2013 98,132 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 98,131 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 90,121 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2011 81,501 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 24 Aug 2010 69,655 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2010 69,655 miles

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

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

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

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

front brake discs poor condition

Pass 22 Aug 2009 59,956 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2008 53,033 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 53,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

nearside rear tyre has a screw in the tread very close to the side wall

offside front tyre is badly worn on inner edge

Pass 10 Aug 2007 47,285 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Aug 2006 37,415 miles

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

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 CTU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 CTU, 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 CTU registered?

RE53 CTU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 September 2003.

Is RE53 CTU safe to buy?

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