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Y503 DAB

2001 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

73,998 mi
Last recorded73,998 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2020
Typical for 2001 Subaru Legacy95,393 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY503 DAB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2001
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2020 73,998 miles
Fail 27 Apr 2020 73,998 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 71,231 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2019 71,231 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 26 Apr 2018 68,392 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2018 68,392 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Apr 2017 66,563 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2017 66,550 miles

Nearside Front Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside (3.7.C.2)

Pass 19 Apr 2016 63,166 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2015 59,764 miles

exhaust rear silencer corroded but not yet leaking gas

Pass 1 May 2014 56,184 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2013 53,189 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2012 48,925 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 44,898 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 40,616 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 36,577 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 31,850 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 27,450 miles
Pass 2 May 2006 24,040 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 DAB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 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 Y503 DAB, 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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What year was Y503 DAB registered?

Y503 DAB is a 2001 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 May 2001.

Is Y503 DAB safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y503 DAB shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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