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YM53 BFZ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

131,840 mi
Last recorded131,840 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2016 131,840 miles

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

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

corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Jan 2015 129,606 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2014 127,504 miles

both rear tyres bold inner edges just legal

o/s/r shocker damp

Fail 14 Jan 2014 127,498 miles

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

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

both rear tyres bold inner edges just legal

o/s/r shocker damp

Fail 8 Jan 2013 123,807 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges still legal

exhaust raspy at front no visable leaks

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r shocker damp

rear pads getting low and discs slightly corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2013 123,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both rear tyres wearing inner edges still legal

exhaust raspy at front no visable leaks

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

n/s/r shocker damp

rear pads getting low and discs slightly corroded

Pass 13 Jan 2012 120,023 miles

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

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

engine management light on

Pass 20 Dec 2010 115,360 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 110,344 miles

rear tyres getting low inner edges

Fail 14 Jan 2010 110,344 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)

rear tyres getting low inner edges

Pass 6 Dec 2008 101,921 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2007 88,652 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2006 75,091 miles

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

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 BFZ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BFZ, 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 BFZ registered?

YM53 BFZ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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