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RO03 FWK

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

79,432 mi
Last recorded79,432 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 FWK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2025 79,432 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

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

all rear suspension rusty

tyre perished

Pass 9 Jan 2025 78,125 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jan 2024 76,517 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2024 76,517 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2023 75,370 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2023 75,369 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Jan 2021 73,386 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

advise both y heat shield clamps broken

advise front brake pads getting low

Pass 22 Feb 2020 73,013 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 23 Jan 2019 71,528 miles

front discs rusty on inner face

front exhaust heat shields insecure

Pass 8 Jan 2018 69,820 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2017 68,141 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2016 66,757 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2015 65,701 miles

Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 10 Jan 2014 62,887 miles

rear silencer corroded

Pass 15 Jan 2013 59,137 miles

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

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

corrosion in rear silencer

Pass 9 Jan 2012 55,987 miles

front tyres worn very low on inner edges

rear silencer corroded

Pass 14 Jan 2011 52,434 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2011 52,434 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

front tyres worn low on edges

rear silencer corroded

Pass 20 Jan 2010 48,320 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2010 48,318 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2009 42,693 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

can not see all brake pads

o/s and n/s fronyt tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 18 Feb 2008 35,445 miles

1) tyres 205 50 16 2) outer sill covers fitted 3) front brake discs worn 4) rear silencer corroded

Pass 13 Feb 2007 28,088 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 28,088 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 1 Feb 2006 21,198 miles

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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RO03 FWK is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 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 RO03 FWK, 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 RO03 FWK registered?

RO03 FWK is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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