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SL53 AVP

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

142,101 mi
Last recorded142,101 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 AVP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2015 142,101 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 132,678 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2013 124,289 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 124,283 miles

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 116,648 miles

MIL on

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

Rear wiper torn

Fail 14 Aug 2012 116,648 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

MIL on

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

Rear wiper torn

Pass 1 Sep 2011 107,950 miles

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

Oil leak

clutch worn and noisy

nearside rear tyre inner edge worn

nearside rear tyre inner sidewall damaged

offside rear seatbelt twisted

Pass 9 Sep 2010 96,285 miles

o/s front tyre worn on outer edge

wiper damage screen

Pass 21 Jul 2009 83,183 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2009 83,183 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 29 Jul 2008 72,228 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 59,720 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 47,015 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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SL53 AVP is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 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 SL53 AVP, 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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What year was SL53 AVP registered?

SL53 AVP is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 September 2003.

Is SL53 AVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for SL53 AVP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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