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YP53 YAK

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jan 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

92,753 mi
Last recorded92,753 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 YAK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2018 92,753 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Inner Constant velocity joint gaiter has a slight weep of grease along its glued seem

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

Rear tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

Fail 6 Dec 2017 92,675 miles

Emissions not tested Engine coolant leaking during test (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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)

Rear Tyres worn close to tread wear indicators

Pass 2 Dec 2016 87,430 miles
Fail 30 Nov 2016 87,428 miles

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

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Dec 2015 83,537 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 75,091 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 72,277 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2012 65,829 miles

Offside front tyre approaching legal limit in centre of tread

Rear exhaust slight deterioration and minor leak of gases

Fail 8 Nov 2012 65,825 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside front tyre approaching legal limit in centre of tread

Rear exhaust slight deterioration and minor leak of gases

Pass 4 Nov 2011 58,222 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2011 58,218 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front exhaust shield insecure

Minor leak of gases from centre exhaust joint to rear section

Rear silencer outer skin deteriorated

Slight wear in rear anti-roll bar mounting bushes

Pass 2 Nov 2010 49,024 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Fail 2 Nov 2010 49,023 miles

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

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

rear wiper blade split

Pass 2 Nov 2009 42,425 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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)

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

nearside rear tyre wearing low

rear brake pads wearing low

Pass 31 Oct 2008 35,582 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

offside front tyre wearing low (195/60/15v)

Fail 31 Oct 2008 35,582 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

offside front tyre wearing low (195/60/15v)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 28,207 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2006 20,355 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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YP53 YAK is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 YP53 YAK, 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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YP53 YAK is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 25 October 2003.

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