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V949 MJM

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

104,864 mi
Last recorded104,864 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV949 MJM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2014 104,864 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 98,772 miles

front cross member under radiator heavily holed and corroded

rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

slight oil leak at sump plug

slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 2 Apr 2013 98,770 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

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

Offside Front Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the offside (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

both front brake discs hevily corroded and pitted

front cross member under radiator heavily holed and corroded

offside front brake binding on

rear brake discs heavily corroded and pitted

slight oil leak at sump plug

slight play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 23 Jan 2012 96,475 miles

free play at wiper linkage

front cross member under radiator heavily corroded and holed

slight play in front anti roll bar D bushes

Fail 6 Jan 2012 96,324 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)

Power steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

free play at wiper linkage

front cross member holed and corroded

play in both front anti roll bar D bushes

Pass 24 Jan 2011 93,382 miles

movement in both front anti roll bar D bushes

slight oil leak at sump plug

Fail 17 Jan 2011 93,379 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

movement in both front anti roll bar D bushes

slight oil leak at sump plug

Pass 31 Dec 2009

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 5 Jan 2009 75,021 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2009 75,021 miles

Hazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 74,863 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Coolant leak

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

long handbrake travel

poor beam pattern definitions

Fail 17 May 2007 67,694 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

covers on sills

Pass 17 May 2007 67,694 miles

covers on sills

Pass 16 Mar 2006 62,233 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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V949 MJM is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 V949 MJM, 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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V949 MJM is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 February 2003.

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