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VN53 UDE

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

134,646 mi
Last recorded134,646 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 UDE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 134,646 miles

general rust on suspension and structure of car underside

Pass 25 Oct 2018 130,020 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 125,024 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2016 119,468 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Oct 2016 119,466 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Nov 2015 112,260 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 104,914 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2013 100,269 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 94,383 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 87,502 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 79,894 miles
Fail 14 Oct 2010 79,894 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 71,604 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 62,138 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 51,225 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2007 51,225 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

Pass 9 Oct 2006 40,402 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 UDE is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 UDE, 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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What year was VN53 UDE registered?

VN53 UDE is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 November 2003.

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