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X279 YWL

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Aug 2024
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

137,415 mi
Last recorded137,415 miles
Recorded on5 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX279 YWL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Aug 2023 137,415 miles

Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive and rear inner/outer sills and jack points (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Aug 2022 122,714 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 119,329 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2020 112,341 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2018 111,181 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2014 110,786 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 109,172 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 7 Dec 2012 105,181 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2011 101,657 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 98,189 miles

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

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

offside inner driveshaft joint gaitor split

Pass 16 Dec 2009 94,795 miles

offside front inner driveshaft gaitor split

Pass 20 Dec 2008 90,985 miles
Fail 15 Dec 2008 90,985 miles

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

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2007 84,431 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 83,135 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2006 79,605 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2006 79,605 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 22 Nov 2005 74,113 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2005 74,113 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Offside Rear fog lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Front tyres wearing on inner edges.

Just passed emissions test at idle.

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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X279 YWL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 X279 YWL, 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 X279 YWL registered?

X279 YWL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 July 2003.

Is X279 YWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for X279 YWL shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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