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V521 OKL

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2020
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

171,025 mi
Last recorded171,025 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV521 OKL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 171,025 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jul 2018 166,960 miles
Pass 4 May 2017 156,834 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 116,048 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 115,898 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Body work damaged

Exhaust corroded and in poor condition

Front and rear brake disks worn and corroded

Lots off under body and suspension corrosion

Oil leaks

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 113,047 miles

Body work damaged

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear disks corroded

Fail 10 Oct 2014 113,044 miles

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

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Body work damaged

Oil leak

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear disks corroded

Pass 9 Oct 2013 109,634 miles

plastic sill and under engine covers

rear axle damp

small chips in windscreen

suspect rear brake pads wearing low

Fail 9 Oct 2013 109,634 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - 4x4

plastic sill and under engine covers

rear axle damp

small chips in windscreen

suspect rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Oct 2012 105,691 miles

body damage

plastic sill and under engine covers

rear axle damp

Fail 10 Oct 2012 105,691 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

body damage

brake test carried out by decelerometer - 4x4

plastic sill and under engine covers

rear axle damp

Pass 19 Sep 2011 101,629 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear in steering rack mountings

Fail 16 Sep 2011 101,629 miles

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

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Slight wear in steering rack mountings

Pass 12 Oct 2010 98,954 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - 4x4

plastic sill and under engine covers

Fail 12 Oct 2010 98,954 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

brake test carried out by decelerometer - 4x4

plastic sill and under engine covers

Pass 14 Oct 2009 94,074 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2009 94,074 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2008 88,681 miles

Front spoiler damaged.

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

Screen chipped.

Slight damage n/s/r wheel.

o/s headlight misted just giving pattern.

Pass 15 Oct 2007 85,270 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2007 85,172 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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

registration †lamps very dim

steering rack slight movement in clamps

Pass 23 Aug 2006 78,978 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2006 78,978 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

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)

both front tyres have kerb damage

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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V521 OKL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 V521 OKL, 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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V521 OKL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 August 2003.

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