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WD53 YNJ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

51,312 mi
Last recorded51,312 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 YNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2026 51,312 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2025 49,051 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2024 43,275 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2023 34,886 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Feb 2023 34,884 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both cloudy (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

engine covers and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2022 27,473 miles
Pass 7 May 2021 27,213 miles

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

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

Pass 13 May 2020 23,514 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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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WD53 YNJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WD53 YNJ, 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 WD53 YNJ registered?

WD53 YNJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is WD53 YNJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for WD53 YNJ shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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