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VO03 SYT

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Nov 2017
Tests21 (11 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate52.4%

Mileage

173,535 mi
Last recorded173,535 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO03 SYT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 10 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2016 173,535 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside slight play in inner rack knuckle

Offside head lamp lens deteriorated giving a poor image

Fail 17 Nov 2016 173,535 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre silencer (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside slight play in inner rack knuckle

Offside head lamp lens deteriorated giving a poor image

Pass 18 Nov 2015 167,958 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Fail 18 Nov 2015 167,958 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside wiper blade beginning to smear

slight play in steering rack inner joints

Pass 3 Nov 2014 160,949 miles

movement in rear anti roll bar and d bushes

offside front and nearside rear hub caps missing

Fail 31 Oct 2014 160,949 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

clutch fluid on minimum

engine management light on

front exhaust flange weak

movement in rear anti roll bar and d bushes

nearside front wheel bearing feels rough(only slight noise on roadtest)-advise renewing

offside front and nearside rear hub caps missing

Pass 25 Oct 2013 153,871 miles

corrosion in rear exhaust

Fail 25 Oct 2013 153,871 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

advise-full pressure wash and roadtest before carrying out service-to be able to retest car correctly

corrosion in rear exhaust

movement in rear anti roll bar

Pass 30 Oct 2012 147,312 miles

front exhaust flange weak

rear anti roll bar rubbers worn,movement in rear anti roll bar

rear exhaust box corroded

rear to centre exhaust flange very weak.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 147,312 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

An item not tested (Manual)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

front exhaust flange weak

offside rear tyre down to 2mm on inner edge

rear anti roll bar rubbers worn,movement in rear anti roll bar

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 1 Nov 2011 139,305 miles

centre to front exhaust flange very weak

grass on underside

movement in rear anti roll bar

Fail 31 Oct 2011 139,298 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

centre to front exhaust flange very weak

grass on underside

movement in rear anti roll bar

nearside number plate lamp going dull,advise renewing

Pass 1 Nov 2010 122,480 miles

offside front hub cap missing

Fail 1 Nov 2010 122,480 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside front hub cap missing

slight blow from front exhaust

Pass 30 Oct 2009 106,481 miles

offside front sidelight bulb dull compared to nearside front.

play in front anti roll bar links

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 30 Oct 2009 106,478 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

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

exhaust baffles loose?

nearside rear number plate lamp came on when tapped

off side rear tyre on the limit

offside front sidelight bulb dull compared to nearside front.

play in front anti roll bar links

play in rear anti roll bar bushes

Fail 27 Oct 2008 9,417 miles

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

O/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 27 Oct 2008 9,417 miles

O/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

Pass 1 Nov 2007 76,261 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2007 76,261 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 9 Nov 2006 58,817 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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VO03 SYT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 52.4%.

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 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 VO03 SYT, 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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VO03 SYT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 May 2003.

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