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YJ52 TJC

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,295 mi
Last recorded145,295 miles
Recorded on28 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYJ52 TJC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Jul 2026 145,295 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2025 144,557 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2024 142,516 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipe ends into flexi hoses (last inch) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Jul 2023 139,552 miles

minor corrosion to suspension arms and subframe

minor corrosion to underside of vehicle

Fail 21 Jun 2023 139,545 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn track control arm inner bush marked yellow (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn central track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn central track control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn central track control arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner and outer edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn central track control arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jun 2022 136,258 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 136,253 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 11 Jun 2021 132,687 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Jun 2020 128,397 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 119,614 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2018 113,524 miles

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Mar 2018 113,524 miles

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

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

under trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2017 106,842 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2016 101,020 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2015 92,252 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

several brakepipes slightly corroded

Pass 5 Apr 2014 90,474 miles

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

offside / nearside rear tyre valves cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2014 90,474 miles

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

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

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

offside / nearside rear tyre valves cracking

Fail 4 Apr 2013 85,119 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 85,119 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 77,164 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 77,164 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2011 63,901 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 63,901 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 6 Apr 2010 55,714 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 47,818 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 41,856 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 35,822 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2006 27,558 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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YJ52 TJC is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 YJ52 TJC, 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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YJ52 TJC is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 2003.

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