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WP52 DXY

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,230 mi
Last recorded114,230 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP52 DXY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2021 114,230 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2020 109,864 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

rear exhaust corroded

Pass 24 Jan 2019 103,675 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 97,097 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Jan 2017 89,505 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 84,115 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2015 78,772 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2014 71,032 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2013 64,029 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2013 64,029 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2012 62,538 miles

Offside inner cv boot split.

Fail 30 Jan 2012 62,533 miles

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Centre exhaust section rusty.

Engine light stays on.

Offside inner cv boot split.

Pass 2 Feb 2011 60,998 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

engine managment light on dash.

Pass 29 Jan 2010 57,279 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2009 51,119 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Feb 2009 51,119 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 42,858 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 30,926 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2007 30,924 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 1 Feb 2006 22,424 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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WP52 DXY is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 WP52 DXY, 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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WP52 DXY is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 February 2003.

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