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WG52 VAV

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2019
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

96,001 mi
Last recorded96,001 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG52 VAV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 96,001 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2018 96,000 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 8 Feb 2017 86,367 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 6 Feb 2017 86,366 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2016 81,965 miles

suspension mount areas corroded,bushes perished,

Fail 23 Feb 2016 81,965 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing stalk (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

suspension mount areas corroded,bushes perished,

Pass 9 Jan 2015 71,399 miles

centre exhaust joint corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 71,398 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

centre exhaust joint corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2014 57,325 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2014 57,325 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2013 54,963 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Jan 2013 54,963 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 51,288 miles

rear exhaust flange rusty

Fail 12 Jan 2012 51,288 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

rear exhaust flange rusty

Pass 20 Jan 2011 48,941 miles

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

front numberplate cracked

Pass 1 Feb 2010 46,139 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2010 46,139 miles

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

Fail 2 Feb 2009 42,632 miles

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

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 2 Feb 2009 42,632 miles

n/s/r tyre perished

Pass 16 Jan 2008 38,521 miles

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

nearside front tyre on 2.5mm

Pass 31 Jan 2007 33,572 miles

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

Pass 25 Jan 2006 28,159 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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WG52 VAV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

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 WG52 VAV, 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 WG52 VAV registered?

WG52 VAV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 February 2003.

Is WG52 VAV safe to buy?

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