MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,313 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn axle bush front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
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 Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced wing area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wing (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected subframe (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
exhaust rusty in places.
offside tyre worn on iside edge.
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
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WA53 AKN is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 AKN, 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 AKN is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 September 2003.
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