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WH04 VYJ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Nov 2023
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

66,187 mi
Last recorded66,187 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWH04 VYJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2022 66,187 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 6 Nov 2021 64,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near and off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Nov 2021 64,152 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin near and off side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2020 59,940 miles

engine hunts

minor exhaust leak at joint after first cat

Pass 3 Jun 2019 54,372 miles
Fail 24 May 2019 54,371 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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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WH04 VYJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WH04 VYJ, 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 WH04 VYJ registered?

WH04 VYJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is WH04 VYJ safe to buy?

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