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SL53 DXH

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Oct 2020
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

102,831 mi
Last recorded102,831 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL53 DXH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2019 102,831 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 28 Jul 2017 99,671 miles

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

rear discs

sill covers fitted

undertrays fitted

Pass 2 Jul 2016 95,380 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 95,380 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam X2 (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 24 Aug 2015 92,531 miles

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Fail 19 Aug 2015 92,493 miles

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

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

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

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2014 85,594 miles

Both rear and offside front link rods worn.

Exhaust corroded.

Front cross member corroded.

Front tyres worn.

Windscreen damaged.

Pass 20 Mar 2013 81,852 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2013 81,852 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Pass 25 May 2012 80,041 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2011 71,585 miles
Pass 12 May 2010 64,976 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 23 May 2009 62,898 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 62,898 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 May 2008 57,240 miles
Pass 26 May 2007 48,088 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 DXH is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 DXH, 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 DXH is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 November 2003.

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