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RX53 YKJ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2015
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

169,810 mi
Last recorded169,810 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX53 YKJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2014 169,810 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 155,305 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 155,305 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 142,601 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2011 128,136 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2011 128,136 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 112,715 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 28 Oct 2009 97,295 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2009 97,295 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Oct 2008 81,876 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 64,062 miles

Offside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)

Pass 31 Oct 2007 64,062 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 48,329 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 38,977 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 38,977 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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RX53 YKJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 RX53 YKJ, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RX53 YKJ registered?

RX53 YKJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is RX53 YKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RX53 YKJ shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does RX53 YKJ have outstanding finance?

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