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SA03 KDG

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Apr 2027
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

135,859 mi
Last recorded135,859 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 KDG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 135,859 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2026 135,858 miles

Central Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Central Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Central Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Front Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))

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

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 (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Apr 2025 123,470 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated little reserve travel (1.1.6 (d))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Apr 2024 120,983 miles

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

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

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

engine oil level over full ??

Fail 8 Apr 2024 120,969 miles

Nearside Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

engine oil level over full ??

Pass 24 Apr 2023 116,877 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 112,544 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2021 108,214 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 108,198 miles

Brake pad(s) contaminated all pads (1.1.13 (b))

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

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

Pass 14 May 2020 105,091 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 101,084 miles
Pass 21 May 2018 100,329 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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SA03 KDG is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SA03 KDG, 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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SA03 KDG is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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