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SL53 DWM

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2022
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

68,734 mi
Last recorded68,734 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 DWM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2021 68,734 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 May 2020 55,589 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2020 55,589 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear at rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes slightly deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 53,207 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jan 2018 45,178 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2016 39,301 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2015 33,034 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2014 31,842 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2013 29,923 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2012 28,102 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 26,489 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2010 24,627 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 24,627 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

all four brake flexis ferrules have slight corrosion

Pass 25 Sep 2009 22,968 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 19,509 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 14,148 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 9,345 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 DWM is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 DWM, 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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SL53 DWM is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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