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SW53 FFB

2003 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

97,440 mi
Last recorded97,440 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 FFB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2015 97,440 miles

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 88,928 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 88,928 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 Jan 2012 80,120 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jan 2011 64,790 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2011 70,067 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Both front tyre's starting to lightly wear on inner edges.

Coolant leak

Nearisde front tyre damage to sidewall in places in places.

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

Offside headlight aim is on minimum limit.

Offside rear wheel arch,front bonnet are damaged.

Rear pads appear low?

Pass 21 Dec 2009 60,709 miles

N/S/Rear tyre has bulde in sidewall.

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

number plate light n/w.

Pass 12 Dec 2008 48,261 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2007 40,553 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Dec 2006 29,226 miles

advised slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

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 FFB is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FFB, 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 FFB registered?

SW53 FFB is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 November 2003.

Is SW53 FFB safe to buy?

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