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WD03 FTJ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jan 2021
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

166,636 mi
Last recorded166,636 miles
Recorded on27 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD03 FTJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Jun 2019 166,636 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 27 Jun 2019 166,636 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 Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Jul 2018 149,034 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2018 149,033 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault VDC (7.12 (e))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 130,735 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 114,231 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2015 96,592 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2014 81,255 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2013 77,562 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2012 72,122 miles

advise tracking check

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

rear exhaust silencer deteriorated

Pass 27 Jul 2011 64,649 miles

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

o/s/f driveshaft doj boot split.

Pass 30 Jul 2010 58,416 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2010 58,416 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 24 Jul 2008 44,645 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2008 44,645 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 38,384 miles

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

rear disc pads are getting low.advise replacement soon.

Pass 17 Aug 2006 33,812 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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WD03 FTJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 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 WD03 FTJ, 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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WD03 FTJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 July 2003.

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