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WN53 EOJ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2019
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

140,642 mi
Last recorded140,642 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 EOJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2018 140,642 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 140,365 miles

Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

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 Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 127,766 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2017 127,766 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak ()

Rear exhaust silencer corroded

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Sep 2016 117,862 miles

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

Oil leak & under trays fitted ()

Rear both sides shock absorbers weak in damping

Rear silencer corroded

Fail 22 Sep 2016 117,743 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Oil leak & under trays fitted ()

Rear both sides shock absorbers weak in damping

Rear silencer corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2015 104,131 miles

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Fail 11 Sep 2015 104,131 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

Pass 18 Sep 2014 96,696 miles

N/S/R drop link has slight play.

Oil leak

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear reg plate deteriorated.

Pass 18 Sep 2013 93,330 miles

N/S/F tyre wearing on edge.

O/S/F TYRE WORN & VOID OF TREAD ON INNER EDGE - NEEDS REPLACING ASAP.

O/S/R suspension coil spring corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear reg plate deteriorated.

Fail 17 Sep 2013 93,330 miles

Nearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

N/S/F tyre wearing on edge.

O/S/F tyre wearing & void of tread on inner edge.

O/S/R suspension coil spring corroded.

Rear exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear reg plate deteriorated.

Fail 13 Sep 2012 88,361 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2012 88,361 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Sep 2011 79,762 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

rear number plate slightly discoloured

Pass 16 Sep 2010 73,855 miles

both front tyres worn on edges slightly

Fail 16 Sep 2010 73,855 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on edges slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2009 66,703 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 57,231 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 48,295 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 48,295 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Sep 2006 38,491 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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WN53 EOJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 WN53 EOJ, 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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WN53 EOJ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 September 2003.

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