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SW03 XEJ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2021
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

116,605 mi
Last recorded116,605 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 XEJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2020 116,605 miles

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Body not fully secure wheel arch (6.2.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 14 Jan 2020 116,135 miles

Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated side wall perished (5.2.3 (l))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Spare tyre defective ()

Pass 3 Jan 2019 113,515 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2019 113,514 miles

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire centre section (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire frt pipe (6.1.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Jan 2018 110,191 miles

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

Fail 12 Jan 2018 110,189 miles

Offside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front tyre wearing heavily on outer edge

Pass 12 Jan 2017 107,660 miles

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Fail 12 Jan 2017 107,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 15 Jan 2016 104,618 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jan 2016 104,618 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases BACK BOX (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush REAR BUSH (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 93,829 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

auto gearbox pipes leaking

drive shafts slight knocking in reverse

Fail 6 Jan 2015 93,824 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

auto gearbox pipes leaking

drive shafts slight knocking in reverse

Pass 9 Jan 2014 84,944 miles

Chassis corroded

Pass 5 Mar 2013 79,683 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

oil leak at engine

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Fail 5 Mar 2013 79,683 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

oil leak at engine

rear exhaust heatshield insecure

Pass 17 Apr 2012 75,680 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 69,239 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2011 69,237 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 6 Apr 2010 64,121 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 63,820 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

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

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

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

both front tyres very perished

Pass 7 Apr 2009 56,542 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

b/s rear tyres wearing on outer edges

o/s/f brake gripping slightly

Pass 9 Apr 2008 49,301 miles

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

Fail 9 Apr 2008 49,301 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 42,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

b/s rear disc surfaces rusty around edges

n/s/f disc surface quite rusty

rear brake pads look quite worn but unable to assess properly without dismantling

Pass 17 Apr 2006 35,630 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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SW03 XEJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 XEJ, 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 XEJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 May 2003.

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