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RG03 FGJ

2016 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Nov 2023
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

241,044 mi
Last recorded241,044 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2023
Typical for 2016 Subaru Legacy118,384 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 FGJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2023 241,044 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Y joint (6.1.2 (a))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Nov 2022 227,580 miles

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 25 Nov 2022 227,580 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible Broken (0.1 (b))

Nearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Drumstick (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2021 213,023 miles

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring full under vehicle inspection

Fail 11 Nov 2021 213,023 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring full under vehicle inspection

Pass 20 Nov 2020 205,548 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring full under bonnet component inspection

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing slightly rubbed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring full under vehicle component inspection

Fail 16 Nov 2020 205,543 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring full under bonnet component inspection

Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged webbing slightly rubbed (7.1.2 (b) (i))

Under trays fitted obscuring full under vehicle component inspection

Pass 19 Nov 2019 184,836 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 184,836 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2018 160,629 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Fail 27 Nov 2018 160,596 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Nov 2017 151,355 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

engine cover fitted

undershields fitted

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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RG03 FGJ is a 2016 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2016 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 79.5% with a typical mileage of 118,384 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 RG03 FGJ, 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 10 years old, this Subaru Legacy is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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RG03 FGJ is a 2016 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 December 2016.

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