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WX53 LNP

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

171,138 mi
Last recorded171,138 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWX53 LNP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2023 171,138 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material greased (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

undersealed

Fail 11 Sep 2023 171,130 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

undersealed

Pass 11 Oct 2021 166,072 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm to body mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Sep 2020 159,058 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2020 159,048 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged and seriously weakened mounting bolt snapped (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Sep 2019 149,463 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 141,960 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2017 141,931 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both o/s and n/s rear metal brake pipes corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 30 Aug 2016 134,513 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 26 Aug 2016 134,499 miles

Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Pass 17 Aug 2015 118,857 miles

windscreen damaged

Fail 17 Aug 2015 118,847 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

windscreen damaged

Pass 15 Aug 2014 103,457 miles

Both rear brake pipes corroded (Borderline fail)

Fail 7 Aug 2014 103,457 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Both rear brake pipes corroded (Borderline fail)

Pass 31 Aug 2013 97,038 miles

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

o/s/f wiper split but still cleaning windscreen

Fail 26 Aug 2013 61,443 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

front exhaust heat shield detierorated

Pass 13 Apr 2012 89,144 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 77,640 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Fail 16 Apr 2010 63,411 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 Apr 2010 63,411 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 48,148 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2009 48,148 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 34,897 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 27,032 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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WX53 LNP is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 WX53 LNP, 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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WX53 LNP is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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