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SV53 ZTT

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2016
Tests14 (7 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

117,530 mi
Last recorded117,530 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 ZTT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

7 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2015 117,530 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2015 117,527 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 112,026 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2014 112,026 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2013 102,654 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2013 102,654 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Oct 2012 94,629 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2012 94,629 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 82,547 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2011 82,547 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/F Tyre slight damage/fault

Remove exhaust heat shields front/rear

Pass 8 Oct 2010 69,508 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2010 69,508 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 12 Oct 2009 52,899 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2009 52,899 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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 ZTT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 ZTT, 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 ZTT registered?

SV53 ZTT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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