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VK53 MMF

2003 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Feb 2027
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

123,470 mi
Last recorded123,470 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 MMF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 123,470 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rears (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 5 Feb 2025 121,365 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Service brake binding but not excessively Both (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both rear tyres perished on outer shoulders (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 8 Feb 2024 115,466 miles

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

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

emissions fluctuate

Fail 31 Jan 2024 115,431 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

emissions fluctuate

Fail 13 Dec 2023 115,352 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Fail 29 Nov 2023 115,242 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 13 Aug 2019 115,194 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength N/s/r inner sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength O/s/r inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All tyres wearing low

Pass 13 Aug 2018 109,969 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at hose (1.1.11 (c))

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

all tyres bald inside edges

Pass 22 Aug 2017 103,969 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both rear & offside front (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both front (2.4.G.1)

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner sills (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Aug 2016 97,163 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (7.1.2)

exhaust tail clamp loose

Pass 1 Sep 2015 90,385 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2015 90,193 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 18 Aug 2014 84,019 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

both front tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 14 Aug 2013 77,408 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2012 70,821 miles

front brake discs corroded inside face

Pass 24 Aug 2011 64,779 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 57,446 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2009 46,604 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2008 38,502 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 31,979 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 25,988 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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VK53 MMF is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VK53 MMF, 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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VK53 MMF is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 September 2003.

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