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YM53 BFX

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

48,655 mi
Last recorded48,655 miles
Recorded on21 Nov 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM53 BFX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Fail 21 Nov 2022 48,655 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer side body sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 27 Nov 2021 47,079 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2020 45,743 miles

corrossion present behind o/s n/s rear wheels ,

o/s n/s rear tyres on limit and wearing uneven

Pass 22 Nov 2019 43,734 miles

O/S rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Rear disc slight surface corrosion

Slight surface corrosion rear of vehicle

Pass 12 Nov 2018 40,997 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

Pass 4 Dec 2017 37,795 miles

Nearside Front 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)

Pass 23 Nov 2016 32,844 miles

front brake discs in poor condition

front tyres worn very thin on inside.

rear pads worn low

Pass 18 Nov 2015 27,892 miles

Nearside Front 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)

exhaust system badly corroded

Pass 1 Dec 2014 23,190 miles

slight deterioration on the exhaust system

Pass 28 Nov 2013 20,217 miles

Both rear tyres worn on inner edge.

Pass 27 Nov 2012 17,200 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 15,641 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2010 13,975 miles

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)

Pass 3 Dec 2009 12,050 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2008 10,315 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2007 7,987 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 6,274 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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YM53 BFX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.1%.

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 YM53 BFX, 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 YM53 BFX registered?

YM53 BFX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 December 2003.

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