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Y503 ATR

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

148,132 mi
Last recorded148,132 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2017
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY503 ATR
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2017 148,132 miles

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

nearside and offside rear coil spring top cup strengthening rib corroded

Fail 13 Oct 2017 148,130 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear brake disc inappropriately repaired brake disc diameter is smaller than it needs to be(ie incorrect discs/rotors fitted (3.5.1n)

Nearside Rear brake disc inappropriately repaired brake disc diameter is smaller than it needs tom be (3.5.1n) DANGEROUS

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

nearside and offside rear coil spring top cup strengthening rib corroded

Pass 24 Oct 2016 141,326 miles

Oil leak ()

n/s and o/s front brake disc corroded and pitted

n/s front brake disc scored

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

o/s front and rear tyre worn close to legal requirments

rear anti roll bar link D bushes worn allowing slight play

Fail 16 Oct 2016 141,135 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

n/s and o/s front brake disc corroded and pitted

n/s front brake disc scored

o/s and n/s rear inner wheel arches starting to corrode

o/s front and rear tyre worn close to legal requirments

rear anti roll bar link D bushes worn allowing slight play

Pass 29 Oct 2015 132,178 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres are on 3 mm on the inside edjes

Fail 27 Oct 2015 132,177 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

oil leak

rear exhaust box corroded

rear tyres are on 3 mm on the inside edjes

Pass 20 Oct 2014 122,150 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Fail 17 Oct 2014 122,058 miles

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

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

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 116,370 miles
Pass 29 May 2012 110,096 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyre valves slightly perished

nearside wiper blade begining to smear

offside rear reflector slightly damaged

Fail 28 May 2012 110,096 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

all four tyre valves slightly perished

nearside wiper blade begining to smear

offside rear reflector slightly damaged

Pass 26 May 2011 102,259 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Jul 2010 96,504 miles
Pass 13 May 2009 85,942 miles

the child seats fitted to the nearside and offside rear seats prevented a full inspection of the adult seatbelts

Fail 13 May 2009 85,942 miles

Centre Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

the child seats fitted to the nearside and offside rear seats prevented a full inspection of the adult seatbelts

Pass 14 May 2008 77,864 miles

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

both front tyre treads worn on edges

Pass 19 Feb 2007 72,200 miles

stone chips in front screen

Pass 3 Feb 2006 61,003 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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Y503 ATR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

Across all 2001 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.3% with a typical mileage of 95,393 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 Y503 ATR, 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 25 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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Y503 ATR is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 March 2001.

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