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WA53 AKK

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

92,002 mi
Last recorded92,002 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWA53 AKK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 92,002 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components have corrosion

sill covers fitted

Fail 25 Aug 2020 92,001 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

all rear suspension components have corrosion

sill covers fitted

Pass 22 Aug 2019 88,653 miles

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 88,652 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust mounting defective Centre bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))

Exhaust rear silencer deteriorated

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 83,818 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

rear silencer deteriorated

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 8 Aug 2017 78,117 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2016 71,840 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 71,840 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2015 66,297 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

rear exhaust box corroded

Pass 21 Aug 2014 62,629 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Fail 21 Aug 2013 57,577 miles

Antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorating

Front brake discs and pads worn close to service limits

Front tyre wearing unevenly

General corrosion to front suspension components

General corrosion to rear suspension subframe and components

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear number plate deteriorating

Various small chips on windscreen

O/s/r tyre worn close to limits with nail in tread

Pass 21 Aug 2013 57,577 miles

Antiroll bar link bushes deteriorating

Both rear tyre carcasses deteriorating

Front brake discs and pads worn close to service limits

Front tyre wearing unevenly

General corrosion to front suspension components

General corrosion to rear suspension subframe and components

Rear number plate deteriorating

Various small chips on windscreen

O/s/r tyre worn close to limits with nail in tread

Fail 21 Aug 2012 53,029 miles

General corosion to suspension and components

Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear brake calipers and hoses corroding

Underside dirty

Pass 21 Aug 2012 53,029 miles

General corosion to suspension and components

Rear brake calipers and hoses corroding

Underside dirty

Pass 9 Aug 2011 47,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Aug 2010 42,701 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 38,559 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre uneven wear to inside edge

Pass 19 Aug 2008 34,193 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

outer sills have plastic covers over them canot check sills

small stone chips front screen

Pass 30 Aug 2007 27,344 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2006 19,697 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 19,697 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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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WA53 AKK is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 WA53 AKK, 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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WA53 AKK is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 September 2003.

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