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VN53 BPX

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

128,447 mi
Last recorded128,447 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2018 128,447 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 30 Jan 2018 128,362 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 122,980 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 115,711 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2015 109,130 miles

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

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

front bumper damaged

front slam panel damadged

vehicle very dirty (underside)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 101,826 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

wiper linkage worn

Fail 7 Jan 2014 101,826 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

exhaust deteriorated

wiper linkage worn

Pass 2 Aug 2012 91,025 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 91,024 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Apr 2011 82,581 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

o/s inner cv boot split

Fail 5 Apr 2011 82,566 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

front brake discs worn

o/s inner cv boot split

Pass 15 Apr 2010 70,053 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2010 70,053 miles

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

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 13 Feb 2009 55,910 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2009 55,910 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,258 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 32,963 miles

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear no plate discolouring.

Fail 4 Dec 2006 32,955 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge.

rear no. plate slight discolouring.

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 BPX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 VN53 BPX, 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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VN53 BPX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 October 2003.

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