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SA53 ZDD

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Oct 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

99,868 mi
Last recorded99,868 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 ZDD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2017 99,868 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear inner pads look low (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Strut tower (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Upper Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Strut tower (6.1.A.1)

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear Sill damaged

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Undertrays fitted

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

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

Pass 14 Oct 2016 94,074 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2016 93,992 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded mount within 30cm on iner sill (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded rear mounting area (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 89,248 miles

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Oct 2015 89,248 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 2 Oct 2014 86,226 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2013 81,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

both rear belts slightly slow to retract

tow bar socket cover loose

Pass 17 Sep 2012 75,941 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2011 70,733 miles

front exhaust heat shield has been welded

Pass 2 Sep 2010 61,908 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 54,081 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 44,766 miles

slight play n/s/r anti roll bar link

Pass 24 Sep 2007 35,953 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Sep 2006 24,575 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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SA53 ZDD is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 SA53 ZDD, 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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SA53 ZDD is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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