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VN53 BPE

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

111,299 mi
Last recorded111,299 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 BPE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 111,299 miles

Exhaust corroded

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

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

Rear tyres perished

Pass 24 Mar 2016 106,567 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 106,561 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2015 100,926 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 95,899 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 90,841 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2012 88,464 miles

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

Pass 16 Nov 2012 88,464 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2011 82,811 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 18 Oct 2011 82,811 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2010 77,127 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 66,359 miles

O/S/F Tyre worn on inner edge .

Pass 23 Oct 2008 54,621 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 41,690 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 28,545 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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VN53 BPE is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VN53 BPE, 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 VN53 BPE registered?

VN53 BPE is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is VN53 BPE safe to buy?

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