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SW03 GVD

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2017
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

180,030 mi
Last recorded180,030 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 GVD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 25 Jul 2017 180,030 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at floor join 1 pipe (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped beside tank (3.6.B.1)

Offside Rear Fuel system component insecure carbon canister (7.2.1)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor at tank (2.4.A.3)

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Rear brakes binding slightly

Pass 25 Jul 2016 162,107 miles

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

brake pipes at rear floor join slightly corroded

Fail 25 Jul 2016 162,107 miles

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

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

brake pipes at rear floor join slightly corroded

Pass 7 Jul 2015 150,199 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 134,635 miles

Exhaust in poor condition.

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Nearside inner sill corroded.

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside inner sill corroded.

Pass 7 Jun 2012 134,529 miles

front tyres different sieze from rear

Fail 2 Jun 2012 134,528 miles

Nearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

front tyres different sieze from rear

Fail 19 Jul 2011 126,509 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 19 Jul 2011 126,509 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 116,893 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2009 107,295 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 6 Jun 2008 96,042 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 76,250 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 54,819 miles

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

offside front tyre on 3mm

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 GVD is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 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 GVD, 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 GVD is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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