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SP03 ZDC

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2018
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

120,178 mi
Last recorded120,178 miles
Recorded on5 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP03 ZDC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 5 Nov 2018 120,178 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Lower Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Nov 2017 114,181 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 114,173 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded IN WHEEL ARCH AT FRONT SILL CLOSING PANEL (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL AT REAR (2.4.A.3)

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER SILL AT REAR (2.4.A.3)

Pass 16 Nov 2016 109,740 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 109,733 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded ARCH (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded ARCH (2.4.A.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2015 99,415 miles

EXHAUST CRACKED AT CAT

Pass 26 Nov 2014 92,047 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 86,138 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2012 81,821 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 81,821 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 14 Oct 2011 74,071 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2011 74,062 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 65,461 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2010 65,445 miles

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

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

Backbox in poor condition

Both rear tyre treads cracked

Exhaust hangers slightly corroded

Front and rear discs are in poor condition

Slight blow at rear of second cat

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

rear pads getting low

Pass 2 Mar 2010 61,363 miles

offside rear tyre starting to crack no sign of inner structure

Pass 17 Mar 2009 54,984 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2009 54,922 miles

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

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

nearside front foglight inoperative

Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,029 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 39,457 miles

All tyres wearing on outer edge

Front brake discs slightly corroded.

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

Pass 29 Mar 2006 30,815 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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SP03 ZDC is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 SP03 ZDC, 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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SP03 ZDC is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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