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SB03 DRV

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

133,344 mi
Last recorded133,344 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB03 DRV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Jan 2022 133,344 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 6 Jan 2021 132,096 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Pass 3 Jan 2020 130,952 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush at front slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement radius arm bush at front slightly perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 10 Jan 2019 129,616 miles

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at top of suspension leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at top of suspension leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Towbar component slightly damaged electrical bracket secured with cable ties (6.1.6 (a))

Fail 10 Jan 2019 129,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across rear radius arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded across radius arm (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear pipe close to fuel tank joining flexible hose (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective exhaust heat shield loose (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at top of suspension leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced at top of suspension leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Towbar component slightly damaged electrical bracket secured with cable ties (6.1.6 (a))

Pass 8 Jan 2018 127,897 miles

Oil leak ()

Various corrosion to vehicle underbody

Pass 10 Jan 2017 126,161 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 6 Jan 2016 124,548 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 122,686 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2014 120,515 miles

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

rear exhaust is rusty

Pass 2 Jan 2013 118,651 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Dec 2011 113,339 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2011 100,019 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 13 Jan 2011 100,019 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2010 86,538 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 76,670 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 62,285 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 50,130 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2006 39,432 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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SB03 DRV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SB03 DRV, 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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SB03 DRV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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