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SV53 OLT

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

59,702 mi
Last recorded59,702 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2010
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 OLT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2010 59,702 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2010 59,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Fail 2 Sep 2009 48,357 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 2 Sep 2009 48,357 miles

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 24,792 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 17,849 miles

all 4 brake discs ,surface corrosion

front washer performance can be improved

squel from engine

Pass 21 Aug 2006 14,154 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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SV53 OLT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 OLT, 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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What year was SV53 OLT registered?

SV53 OLT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is SV53 OLT safe to buy?

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