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SW53 CFY

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2021
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

110,112 mi
Last recorded110,112 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 CFY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2020 110,112 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2016 108,986 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front pipe (7.1.2)

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

Oil leak ()

rear valence corroded outwith prescribed area

Pass 3 Nov 2015 106,356 miles

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

engine covers/undertrays fitted

engine management lamp on

oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2014 100,880 miles

Oil leak

Fail 30 Oct 2014 100,659 miles

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

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

E.M.L. ON

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

Oil leak

Pass 5 Nov 2013 90,902 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Nov 2013 90,902 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s rear tyre (slow puncture)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 81,709 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2012 81,709 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2011 74,520 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 74,501 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 67,064 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2009 56,518 miles

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

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

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

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

front heatshields insecure & noisy

Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,347 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2007 42,742 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2006 32,506 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2006 32,506 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.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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SW53 CFY is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SW53 CFY, 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 SW53 CFY registered?

SW53 CFY is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 November 2003.

Is SW53 CFY safe to buy?

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