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WR53 WJL

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

127,980 mi
Last recorded127,980 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 WJL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 127,980 miles

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

Nearside repeater damaged

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

sill covers fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 14 Oct 2019 123,492 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both rear links (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear trailing arm front bushes slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both front tyres wearing on inner edges

Pass 12 Oct 2018 119,814 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides- rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 3 Oct 2017 113,825 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 24 Sep 2016 99,918 miles

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Fail 24 Sep 2016 99,918 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 86,369 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater obscured but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Pass 20 Nov 2014 83,169 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2013 78,914 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2012 72,304 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2011 66,049 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2010 60,323 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,171 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 45,164 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 3 Dec 2008 45,164 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 6 Dec 2007 38,297 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2007 38,297 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 7 Dec 2006 29,477 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 29,477 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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WR53 WJL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 WR53 WJL, 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 WR53 WJL registered?

WR53 WJL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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