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SV53 KBY

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

148,462 mi
Last recorded148,462 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 KBY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 148,462 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 136,217 miles
Pass 23 May 2016 129,145 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2015 122,167 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust joint at cat deteriorated

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 20 May 2014 114,220 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 14 May 2013 108,346 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 May 2012 101,319 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 94,549 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 83,178 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 83,014 miles

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

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

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

near side front inner cv boot torn

Fail 8 Jan 2009 72,662 miles

Battery insecure

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

all four brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

gearbox damp

rear wiper torn

Pass 8 Jan 2009 72,662 miles

Battery insecure

all four brake discs corroded

exhaust system corroded

gearbox damp

rear wiper torn

Pass 14 Dec 2007 72,632 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2006 53,777 miles

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

Fail 7 Dec 2006 53,777 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

o/s/r tyre close to legal limit

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 KBY is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 SV53 KBY, 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 KBY is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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