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V235 MCS

2003 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

97,415 mi
Last recorded97,415 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV235 MCS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2016 97,415 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 95,252 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 88,275 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2014 88,270 miles

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

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

offside wiper blade split

Pass 2 Dec 2012 86,447 miles

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

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

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

front discs corroded on inner sides

Pass 20 Aug 2011 82,184 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 80,058 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2010 80,058 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 21 Aug 2009 76,528 miles

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

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 76,528 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 72,419 miles
Fail 5 Aug 2008 72,389 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Fail 9 Aug 2007 68,853 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Aug 2007 68,853 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 65,123 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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V235 MCS is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 V235 MCS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was V235 MCS registered?

V235 MCS is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is V235 MCS safe to buy?

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