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VE53 MZO

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,160 mi
Last recorded137,160 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 MZO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2019 137,160 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2018 129,984 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 125,632 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2017 125,632 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Nov 2016 118,103 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

rear exhaust sealing flanges corroded but not leaking

Fail 25 Nov 2016 118,103 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded around fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking around fuel tank (3.6.A.1)

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

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear exhaust sealing flanges corroded but not leaking

Pass 26 Nov 2015 110,815 miles

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

exhaust system sealing flanges corroding but not blowing

Pass 24 Oct 2014 94,645 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear tyres close to legal limit

Pass 24 Oct 2013 75,312 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Sep 2012 71,866 miles

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 19 Sep 2012 71,866 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

nail in side wall of nearside rear tyre

Pass 19 Sep 2011 65,947 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,320 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2010 60,320 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 24 Sep 2009 53,275 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2008 45,911 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 45,911 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2007 35,598 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 35,598 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 26,938 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2006 26,780 miles

Offside Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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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VE53 MZO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 VE53 MZO, 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 VE53 MZO registered?

VE53 MZO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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