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YP53 YKV

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,148 mi
Last recorded115,148 miles
Recorded on29 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYP53 YKV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Oct 2013 115,148 miles

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

Fail 29 Oct 2013 115,135 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Fail 12 Sep 2012 101,126 miles

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

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 12 Sep 2012 101,126 miles

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

exhaust system corroded

Pass 4 May 2011 88,087 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 88,087 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2010 80,205 miles

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

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

travel hand brake lever

Pass 19 May 2009 71,895 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 56,705 miles
Fail 14 May 2008 56,705 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 30 May 2007 39,522 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,227 miles

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

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

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 YKV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YKV, 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 YP53 YKV registered?

YP53 YKV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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The MOT history for YP53 YKV shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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