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VK53 UUT

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Sep 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

170,948 mi
Last recorded170,948 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 UUT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2018 170,948 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2018 170,940 miles

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

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 23 Aug 2017 158,443 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front flange to middle flange (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Oil leak ()

Pass 1 Sep 2016 151,524 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2016 151,524 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 142,865 miles

Exhaust tailbox is corroded

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

Fail 5 Sep 2015 142,865 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint Drop Link (2.4.G.2)

Exhaust tailbox is corroded

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 133,669 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2014 133,668 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 123,601 miles

exhaust back box corroded

Fail 16 Sep 2013 123,601 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

exhaust back box corroded

Pass 23 Aug 2012 114,139 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2012 114,139 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 6 Sep 2011 105,828 miles

slight play in both rear d bushes

front discs lipped

Pass 9 Sep 2010 92,191 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2009 78,841 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2009 78,841 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Sep 2008 67,722 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 55,242 miles

nsr tyre perishing

Pass 7 Sep 2006 41,080 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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 UUT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 VK53 UUT, 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 UUT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 September 2003.

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