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YR03 BPF

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

70,056 mi
Last recorded70,056 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR03 BPF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2020 70,056 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

underside has corrosion

Pass 22 Jan 2019 55,149 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2019 55,149 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Boot lid component likely to become detached does not latch closed (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

front exhaust heat shields loose

Pass 27 Jan 2018 52,031 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 48,110 miles

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 48,110 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 44,128 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2015 39,194 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2014 34,516 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 30,025 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2012 27,861 miles

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

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 21 Feb 2012 27,861 miles

slight play in both rear anti roll bar drop links

Pass 25 Feb 2011 26,334 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 23,442 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2009 20,495 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 18,824 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 12,981 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2006 9,686 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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YR03 BPF is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YR03 BPF, 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 YR03 BPF registered?

YR03 BPF is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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