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SP53 UNW

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

160,557 mi
Last recorded160,557 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP53 UNW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2025 160,557 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Oct 2025 160,557 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2022 155,013 miles

excessive corrosion in both rear quarters

headlamp beam pattern poor.

none standard steering wheel fitted

Fail 9 May 2022 155,012 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

excessive corrosion in both rear quarters

headlamp beam pattern poor.

none standard steering wheel fitted

Pass 8 Nov 2018 105,785 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Service brake grabbing slightly (1.2.1 (c))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2016 98,186 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2015 86,684 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 75,894 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 65,285 miles

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

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

tracking out of spec

Pass 2 Aug 2012 54,706 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Aug 2011 41,808 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 26,042 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 16,007 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 14,807 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2008 14,807 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 27 Sep 2007 12,544 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 9,794 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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SP53 UNW is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SP53 UNW, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SP53 UNW registered?

SP53 UNW is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is SP53 UNW safe to buy?

The MOT history for SP53 UNW shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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