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VX53 OMF

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

100,390 mi
Last recorded100,390 miles
Recorded on8 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVX53 OMF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Fail 8 Dec 2020 100,390 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front subframe heavily corroded

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear subframe heavily corroded

exhaust heat shield beside fuel tank insecure

vehicle suspension and under body overall heavily corroded

Pass 10 Dec 2019 94,992 miles

CO emissions just met at fast idle.

Front Front crossmember under radiator corroded.

Front Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion at end of pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion at end of pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear subframe corroded.

Fail 5 Dec 2019 94,974 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Brake pipe excess corrosion o/s/r. (hose to hose) (1.1.11 (c))

CO emissions just met at fast idle.

Front Front crossmember under radiator corroded.

Front Front subframe corroded.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion at end of pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Slight corrosion at end of pipe. (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Rear subframe corroded.

Pass 7 Dec 2018 84,586 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2018 84,586 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe joint leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 17 Jan 2018 81,008 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 71,298 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2016 62,026 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 50,825 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 30 Jan 2015 50,822 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2013 48,709 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Dec 2012 44,442 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2011 40,441 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 35,309 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 30,521 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 27,292 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 23,971 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2006 20,472 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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VX53 OMF is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 VX53 OMF, 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 VX53 OMF registered?

VX53 OMF is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 December 2003.

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