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VE03 YOD

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jun 2012
Tests10 (6 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

130,809 mi
Last recorded130,809 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 YOD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

6 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 130,809 miles
Fail 3 May 2011 130,809 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 Mar 2011 128,852 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

both front brake discs lipped

engine malfunction warning light illuminated

offside front fog light lense broken/missing

unable to fully inspect outer sills (covers fitted)

vehicle very muddy

Fail 5 Mar 2011 128,852 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

both front brake discs lipped

engine malfunction warning light illuminated

offside front fog light lense broken/missing

unable to fully inspect outer sills (covers fitted)

vehicle very muddy

Pass 8 Jun 2010 121,312 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2010 121,306 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Advise n/s/f wheel steal others alloy

Advise o/s/f spot light broken

Adviserear tyres low on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2009 102,780 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2009 102,776 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 27 Feb 2008 87,395 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 68,147 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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VE03 YOD is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 VE03 YOD, 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 VE03 YOD registered?

VE03 YOD is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 June 2003.

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