CarVerify

Free Car Check

WR53 WJO

2003 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2013
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

91,493 mi
Last recorded91,493 miles
Recorded on9 Oct 2012
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this Subaru
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR53 WJO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Oct 2012 91,493 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2012 91,438 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

rear exhaust covered in exhaust putty possibly stopping it leaking exhaust gases

Pass 1 Dec 2011 85,151 miles

Advise, both rear discs slightly deterioated

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

Pass 5 Oct 2010 76,009 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2009 62,327 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 52,367 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2007 47,807 miles

advise ns /os front wishbone bushes split but not resulting in excesdsive movment

Pass 11 Dec 2006 38,353 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
Full Subaru Legacy reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

WR53 WJO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 WJO, 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

How do I check the history of WR53 WJO?

You can check the full history of WR53 WJO by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was WR53 WJO registered?

WR53 WJO is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 December 2003.

Is WR53 WJO safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR53 WJO shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does WR53 WJO have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on WR53 WJO. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.