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RK52 ZYD

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

123,391 mi
Last recorded123,391 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK52 ZYD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2021 123,391 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside 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 21 Jan 2020 121,351 miles

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

Fail 21 Jan 2020 121,351 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Jan 2019 118,191 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2018 115,341 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2017 112,096 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2017 112,096 miles

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

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

Engine management light on.

Pass 25 Jan 2016 108,371 miles

oil leak

Fail 25 Jan 2016 108,371 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2015 104,880 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2014 100,762 miles

Engine oil leak.

Outer sill covers are partially un-clipped.

Outer sills covered.

Pass 29 Jan 2013 96,395 miles

Both rear side skirts are loose.

Engine oil leak.

Slight power steering fluid leak.

Fail 24 Jan 2013 96,395 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Both rear side skirts are loose.

Engine oil leak.

Slight power steering fluid leak.

Pass 10 Jan 2012 92,161 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre wearing low on edges

o/s/f tyre on limit

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2011 87,547 miles

Exhaust tailbox outer skin corroded

Minor oil leak

N/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 28 Jan 2010 82,358 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 77,279 miles

HOLE IN N/S REAR FLOOR

N/S FROUNT WIPER BLADE STARTING TO SPLIT

N/S/R TYER WEARING LOW ON INNER EDGE

O/S/R TYER BOLD ON INNER EDGE

Pass 14 Jan 2008 69,877 miles

front no plate cracked

n/s mirror casing broken

o/s/r tyre wearing low on edges

Pass 8 Jan 2007 59,460 miles

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

nearside wiper blade starting to split

offside rear seat belt twisted

offside side skirt loose

slight leak from gearbox cooler hoses

Pass 5 Jan 2006 44,943 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f tyre side walls damaged

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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RK52 ZYD is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RK52 ZYD, 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 RK52 ZYD registered?

RK52 ZYD is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 January 2003.

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