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VN53 UDL

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 May 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

186,301 mi
Last recorded186,301 miles
Recorded on8 May 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 UDL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 May 2014 186,301 miles

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

Pass 18 Apr 2013 161,077 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes getting corroded

Fail 18 Apr 2013 161,077 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

brake pipes getting corroded

Pass 23 Apr 2012 146,313 miles

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

all tyres on 3mm

Pass 18 Apr 2011 128,829 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

rear brake pipes around fuel tank getting corroded

some damage to rear bodywork

Pass 23 Apr 2010 111,037 miles

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

rear bumper damaged

Fail 22 Apr 2010 111,037 miles

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

rear bumper damaged

Pass 30 Mar 2009 93,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2008 80,433 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 67,870 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 23 Mar 2007 66,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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 UDL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 UDL, 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 UDL registered?

VN53 UDL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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