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VO53 MKL

2003 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

145,745 mi
Last recorded145,745 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2014
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 MKL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2014 145,745 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 139,461 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 133,583 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 28 Oct 2010 131,610 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2009 123,429 miles

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

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 108,069 miles

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

off side front bumper dented

Pass 30 Aug 2007 98,999 miles

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

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

Fail 24 Aug 2007 98,919 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 75,705 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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VO53 MKL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 VO53 MKL, 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 VO53 MKL registered?

VO53 MKL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 September 2003.

Is VO53 MKL safe to buy?

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