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SW03 AOA

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Feb 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

146,777 mi
Last recorded146,777 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 AOA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2020 146,777 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under sealed

Fail 11 Feb 2020 146,773 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

under sealed

Pass 16 Feb 2019 141,050 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

all 4 brake back plates corroded

sill covers fitted making inspection for corrosion difficult

underside heavily undersealed and difficult to inspect

various front and rear suspension bushes starting to perrish

Pass 13 Feb 2018 137,244 miles

sill covers fitted

under side corroded

both front and rear back plates corroded

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Rear suspension trailing arm bushes worn but still ok

Pass 6 Feb 2017 134,184 miles

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both also both rear hosses covered with copper grease (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

both front and near side rear brake back plates corroded

sill covers fitted making inspection difficult

Pass 21 Jan 2016 129,251 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all 4 (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 6 Feb 2015 127,419 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

parts of exhaust in poor condition

Pass 3 Feb 2014 124,124 miles

Front exhaust has slight corrosion

Inner rear sills slight corrosion

Osr brake has a slight bind

Pass 20 Dec 2012 122,089 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 119,399 miles

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 22 Mar 2012 119,399 miles

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

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Apr 2011 115,405 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2011 115,405 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 9 Apr 2010 108,142 miles

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 98,643 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 88,051 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Mar 2008 88,051 miles

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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Mar 2007 76,081 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 24 Mar 2007 76,081 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 60,046 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 60,044 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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SW03 AOA is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 SW03 AOA, 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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SW03 AOA is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 April 2003.

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