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VX03 OEF

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Nov 2020
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

98,284 mi
Last recorded98,284 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX03 OEF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 24 Nov 2020 98,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Central Exhaust heatshield insecure

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipe corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Underneath of vehicle corroded

Pass 20 Nov 2019 97,340 miles

Coolant leak ()

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear both inner sills corroded

Pass 27 Nov 2018 96,204 miles

Tyre obviously under inflated all (5.2.3 (h) (i))

all underside components corroded

gear linkage stiff

Pass 22 Nov 2017 94,304 miles

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

Fail 22 Nov 2017 94,304 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2016 92,861 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint ns & os (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn on inner edge

Fail 23 Nov 2016 92,861 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front & rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to axle & to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded to axle & to caliper (3.6.B.4e)

EML on

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint ns & os (2.4.G.2)

all tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 26 Nov 2015 91,148 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2015 91,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

EML illuminated

Pass 24 Nov 2014 89,346 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2014 89,346 miles

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 19 Nov 2013 86,601 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2013 86,601 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Nov 2012 80,868 miles

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

front reg plate damaged but legible

Fail 20 Nov 2012 80,868 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

front reg plate damaged but legible

rear brakes slight bind

Pass 22 Nov 2011 75,723 miles

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brakes are slightly binding

Fail 26 Nov 2010 69,811 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2010 69,811 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 62,687 miles

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

Pass 25 Nov 2008 55,785 miles

FWA

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

brake pedal antislip worn very thin

slight bind on rear brakes

Pass 29 Nov 2007 46,659 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2007 40,417 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 28,721 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 28,190 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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VX03 OEF is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 VX03 OEF, 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 VX03 OEF registered?

VX03 OEF is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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