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SG53 CGY

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Oct 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

118,581 mi
Last recorded118,581 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG53 CGY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2019 118,581 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2018 117,175 miles

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Fail 15 Oct 2018 117,175 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip snapped small end (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Flexi to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear inner sill corroded

Pass 16 Oct 2017 114,416 miles

Front offside and nearside bumper side stay brackets corroded

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

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

Fail 12 Oct 2017 114,413 miles

Nearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)

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

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

Front offside and nearside bumper side stay brackets corroded

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

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

Rear wiper blade rubber split

Pass 19 Sep 2016 110,179 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 105,509 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2014 102,949 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 92,174 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2012 79,461 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 19 Sep 2011 67,663 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2010 57,810 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2009 48,382 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,723 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 37,264 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2007 37,264 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Sep 2006 28,447 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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SG53 CGY is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SG53 CGY, 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

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What year was SG53 CGY registered?

SG53 CGY is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 September 2003.

Is SG53 CGY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG53 CGY shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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