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VE53 VBT

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Nov 2026
Tests21 (20 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95.2%

Mileage

125,541 mi
Last recorded125,541 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE53 VBT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2025 125,541 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Nov 2024 119,535 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Nov 2023 112,555 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2022 108,250 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2021 106,584 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 105,521 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 104,604 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2018 102,553 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2017 99,301 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 94,656 miles

under trays fitted

Fail 12 Oct 2016 94,656 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose leaking banjo bolt loose (3.6.A.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2015 92,217 miles

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Oct 2014 90,218 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2013 87,904 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 85,345 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2011 81,534 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2010 77,502 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,446 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 64,550 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2007 55,913 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2006 45,018 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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VE53 VBT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95.2%.

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 VE53 VBT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VE53 VBT registered?

VE53 VBT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is VE53 VBT safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE53 VBT shows 21 tests with a 95.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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