MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
180,997 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat and rear pipe out of back box pipe (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over undeside and rear subframe (6.1.A.1)
eml light on
fuel tank straps slightly rusty
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases from cat and rear pipe out of back box pipe (7.1.2)
Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion over undeside and rear subframe (6.1.A.1)
eml light on
fuel tank straps slightly rusty
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Corrosion in metal brake pipe front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion in metal fuel tank straps
coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)
Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush Offside and nearside rear (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Corrosion in metal brake pipe front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Corrosion in metal fuel tank straps
coil spring corroded Offside and nearside rear (2.4.C.1b)
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules Offside and nearside rear inner hoses (3.6.B.4e)
Brake pipe slightly corroded Offside front to rear pipe at rear (3.6.B.2c)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Offside and nearside (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre tread on legal limit
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nail in offside front tyre
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion to rear exhaust section
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
slight corrosion to rear exhaust section
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight corrosion to back box
slight damage to front number plate
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
slight corrosion to back box
slight damage to front number plate
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate slightly damaged
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate cracked
offside front tyre on 2mm
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
front number plate cracked
offside front tyre on 2mm
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
front number plate damaged
front number plate damaged
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre on legal limit
play in n/s + o/s rear drop link arm bushes
Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Offside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
n/s rear tyre on legal limit
play in n/s + o/s rear drop link arm bushes
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
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VU03 DVJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.
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 VU03 DVJ, 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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VU03 DVJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 March 2003.
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