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SL03 HWK

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 May 2013
Tests12 (7 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

155,681 mi
Last recorded155,681 miles
Recorded on23 May 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 HWK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

7 pass 5 fail
Pass 23 May 2012 155,681 miles

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

Fail 18 May 2012 155,681 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 16 May 2011 144,382 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2010 129,801 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wiper blades torn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Fail 13 May 2010 129,801 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both wiper blades torn

rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 20 May 2009 108,594 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 108,594 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 May 2008 88,298 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 87,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 12 May 2007 64,748 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 64,263 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 2 May 2006 47,000 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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SL03 HWK is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SL03 HWK, 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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SL03 HWK is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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