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SF53 NLU

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

142,022 mi
Last recorded142,022 miles
Recorded on23 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 NLU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Sep 2015 142,022 miles

Child seats fitted limiting examination of some aspects of the seat belts

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 22 Sep 2015 142,019 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Child seats fitted limiting examination of some aspects of the seat belts

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Under trays and outer sill covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 10 Sep 2014 134,053 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Outer sill covers fitted

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 8 Sep 2014 133,900 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine warning light on

Pass 30 Aug 2013 119,493 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine warning light on

Pass 6 Sep 2012 107,274 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Aug 2011 93,834 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2010 78,066 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 62,885 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 48,268 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 47,678 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,372 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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SF53 NLU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SF53 NLU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of SF53 NLU?

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What year was SF53 NLU registered?

SF53 NLU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is SF53 NLU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 NLU shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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