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SD53 JOV

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

111,502 mi
Last recorded111,502 miles
Recorded on12 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 JOV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Jul 2018 111,502 miles

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

Fail 6 Jul 2018 111,357 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jul 2017 106,323 miles

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jun 2017 106,322 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2016 101,986 miles

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

Pass 28 Jul 2015 98,946 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2015 98,945 miles

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

Nearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Offside front brake disc pitted and corroded on inside

Pass 24 Sep 2014 96,968 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2014 96,848 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Sep 2013 86,632 miles

corrosion to various parts of underbody.

nearside door mirror is damaged.

rear anti-roll bar rubbers have slightly worn.

various coil springs are corroded.

Fail 26 Sep 2013 86,632 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

corrosion to various parts of underbody.

nearside door mirror is damaged.

rear anti-roll bar rubbers have slightly worn.

tracking check required.

various coil springs are corroded.

Pass 27 Sep 2012 74,826 miles

nearside front tyre has a small nick on outer sldewall.

Fail 25 Sep 2012 74,500 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

nearside front tyre has a small nick on outer sldewall.

Pass 27 Sep 2011 64,818 miles

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

Fail 27 Sep 2011 64,818 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

oil level low

Pass 13 Sep 2010 54,641 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 13 Sep 2010 54,638 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2009 46,298 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 40,491 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 35,110 miles

rear number plate weathered

Pass 14 Sep 2006 27,468 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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SD53 JOV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 SD53 JOV, 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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SD53 JOV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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