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SM03 RDZ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jun 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

119,212 mi
Last recorded119,212 miles
Recorded on4 Jun 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM03 RDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jun 2015 119,212 miles

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 2 Jun 2015 119,180 miles

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Front bumper insecure

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 26 Jun 2014 112,986 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

centre exhaust clamp missing

Pass 26 Jun 2014 112,986 miles

centre exhaust clamp missing

Pass 5 Jun 2013 104,683 miles

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Fail 3 Jun 2013 104,683 miles

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside front tyre wearing outer edge.

Pass 28 May 2012 96,686 miles

n/s/r tyre worn at outer edge

play at o/s/r anti rollbar link

travel at handbrake

Pass 13 May 2011 89,058 miles

o/s/f tyre worn at inner edge

Pass 25 May 2010 81,170 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,009 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2009 71,009 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

front wiper blades torn

Pass 6 Jun 2008 58,236 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 474,400 miles
Fail 29 May 2007 47,440 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Jul 2006 38,152 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2006 38,147 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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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SM03 RDZ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SM03 RDZ, 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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SM03 RDZ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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