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VU53 LWL

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

103,024 mi
Last recorded103,024 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU53 LWL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2019 103,024 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 99,688 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 96,308 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2017 96,308 miles

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 93,180 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2015 89,299 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 82,444 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2013 73,499 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 66,389 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2012 66,389 miles

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

Pass 16 Feb 2011 60,133 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 52,853 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 44,176 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,470 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2007 25,906 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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VU53 LWL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VU53 LWL, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VU53 LWL registered?

VU53 LWL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is VU53 LWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VU53 LWL shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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