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RF03 OVK

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Oct 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

78,535 mi
Last recorded78,535 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 OVK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 78,535 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2024 76,976 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2023 75,435 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2022 73,110 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Sep 2021 71,133 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2020 69,718 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2019 67,763 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2018 64,600 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2017 60,014 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2016 55,279 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2015 52,003 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2014 48,203 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2013 42,044 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 36,524 miles

exhaust rear silencer is in poor condition.

Fail 17 Oct 2012 36,524 miles

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

exhaust rear silencer is in poor condition.

Fail 25 May 2011 35,416 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 25 May 2011 35,416 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2010 33,290 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

front brake discs deteriorated

oil level low

Pass 18 Jun 2009 29,189 miles

Advise:chips in screen

Advise:exhaust rear box outer casing detiorated and exhaust mounting hangers corroded thin

Advise;rear brake pads v.low

Fail 18 Jun 2009 29,189 miles

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

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

Advise:chips in screen

Advise:exhaust rear box outer casing detiorated and exhaust mounting hangers corroded thin

Advise;rear brake pads v.low

Pass 20 Jun 2008 25,086 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 23,626 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 20,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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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RF03 OVK is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 RF03 OVK, 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 RF03 OVK registered?

RF03 OVK is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 June 2003.

Is RF03 OVK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF03 OVK shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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