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SV53 ELU

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2020
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

188,498 mi
Last recorded188,498 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 ELU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Fail 30 Sep 2020 188,498 miles

Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust system insecure Centre and Rear (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both Lamps OUT (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air Bag Light ON (7.1.6 (a))

Front Exhaust Heat Shields Insecure

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))

Tail Gate Unable to Open

Pass 25 Sep 2019 183,783 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some surface corrosion on underside

Fail 20 Sep 2019 183,783 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

some surface corrosion on underside

Pass 21 Sep 2018 173,537 miles

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

some surface corrosion on underside

Fail 24 Aug 2018 173,535 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear both sides at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))

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

slight wear on rear suspension bushes

some surfase corrosion on underside

Pass 25 May 2017 164,831 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 18% (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 May 2016 155,655 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 May 2015 150,733 miles

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre cracked

Fail 27 May 2015 150,730 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Offside Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

near side front tyre cracked

Pass 19 May 2014 145,226 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 1 May 2013 134,004 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2012 122,896 miles
Pass 10 May 2011 111,959 miles

slight wear in antiroll bar links

Pass 17 May 2010 100,348 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 88,392 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 75,000 miles
Fail 18 May 2007 61,603 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 May 2007 61,603 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2006 53,135 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2006 53,135 miles

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

rear brake pads possibly worn ??????

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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SV53 ELU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 SV53 ELU, 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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SV53 ELU is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 December 2003.

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