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VA53 ARX

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,112 mi
Last recorded120,112 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 ARX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2025 120,112 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2025 120,112 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NEEDS TRACKING (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Oct 2024 116,235 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2024 116,235 miles

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 17 Oct 2023 111,169 miles

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

Pass 1 Nov 2022 106,360 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2022 106,360 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 2 Nov 2021 102,992 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 100,151 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2019 96,822 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 94,142 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2018 94,142 miles

Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 90,439 miles

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

Rear rear wiper split

Pass 29 Nov 2016 85,204 miles

Exhaust system mounting broken but system adequately supported

exhaust system rusty

Fail 29 Nov 2016 85,204 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Exhaust system mounting broken but system adequately supported

exhaust system rusty

Pass 21 Nov 2015 82,566 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2014 78,684 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2013 74,950 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2012 72,252 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 68,400 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 64,899 miles

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

Front brake discs corroded and worn out

Pass 9 Dec 2009 61,236 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2008 57,382 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2007 50,797 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2006 43,658 miles

Both front tyres low on air pressure

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

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

Fail 11 Dec 2006 43,658 miles

Both front tyres low on air pressure

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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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VA53 ARX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VA53 ARX, 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 VA53 ARX registered?

VA53 ARX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is VA53 ARX safe to buy?

The MOT history for VA53 ARX shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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