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WF53 FDX

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

104,167 mi
Last recorded104,167 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF53 FDX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Dec 2016 104,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Bold On Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

Fail 20 Dec 2016 104,163 miles

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement Brake Holding On (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Cut In Tread (4.1.D.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn Bold On Inner Edges (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2016 102,185 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear both rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 Dec 2014 99,557 miles

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn

Fail 17 Dec 2014 99,556 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Both Rear Brake Pipes Corroded

Brake Pedal Rubber Worn

Front Exhaust Shields Insecure

Pass 19 Dec 2013 96,314 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

exhaust heat covers loose

pedal rubbers worn but stil have anti slip

rear no.plate deteriorated

Pass 11 Jan 2013 91,306 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 91,306 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 4 Jan 2012 82,207 miles

both front tyres 2.5mm on inner edge, not at full tread depth

minor leak of exhaust gasses at centre join

rear brake pads low

Pass 20 Dec 2010 77,669 miles

front number plate cracked

some chips to windscreen not in excess of limits

some play in rear anti roll bar bushes and drop link ball joints

Pass 4 Jan 2010 72,568 miles

some deterioration to exhaust flanges and rear exhaust silencer

Fail 22 Dec 2009 72,443 miles

Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)

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

some deterioration to exhaust flanges and rear exhaust silencer

Pass 6 Jan 2009 67,855 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 16 Jan 2008 63,151 miles

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 63,151 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2007 56,856 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2007 56,856 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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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WF53 FDX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 WF53 FDX, 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 WF53 FDX registered?

WF53 FDX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is WF53 FDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for WF53 FDX shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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