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SB53 LZE

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2020
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

119,481 mi
Last recorded119,481 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSB53 LZE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 12 Oct 2020 119,481 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Light on the dash. (1.6 (b))

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))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 5 Apr 2019 112,852 miles

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

Fail 4 Apr 2019 112,840 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Apr 2018 106,136 miles

Both rear tyres worn slightly on inner edges

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Tyre worn slightly on inner edge

Vehicle underside dirty obscuring some components

Pass 19 Apr 2017 99,249 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 17 Apr 2017 99,239 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2016 92,850 miles

Offside Rear TYRE HAS NAIL IN TREAD

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 87,665 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2015 87,655 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 82,061 miles

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

nearside rear tyre cracked

Fail 15 Apr 2014 82,050 miles

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

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

nearside rear tyre cracked and perished reccomend replacement

Pass 18 Apr 2013 75,485 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,403 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 63,598 miles
Fail 20 Apr 2011 63,598 miles

Nearside Front Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

front o/s tyre wearing on inner treaded edge

Pass 22 Apr 2010 58,504 miles
Fail 19 Apr 2010 58,502 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 53,007 miles

both front wishbone bushes started to split

both rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Fail 17 Apr 2009 53,006 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

both front wishbone bushes started to split

both rear antiroll bar bushes worn

Pass 28 Nov 2008 49,847 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2007 40,644 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2007 40,644 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2006 32,350 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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SB53 LZE is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 SB53 LZE, 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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SB53 LZE is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 November 2003.

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