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YR53 GKX

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

144,160 mi
Last recorded144,160 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 GKX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2022 144,160 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

general corrosion under vehicle

Pass 5 Mar 2021 143,228 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2019 139,671 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Apr 2018 136,365 miles

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

Nearside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 132,123 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 132,123 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2016 127,886 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 122,084 miles

centre rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Fail 9 Dec 2014 122,084 miles

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

centre rear exhaust hanger corroded off

Pass 17 Dec 2013 114,859 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 105,030 miles

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

exhaust bracket broke

Pass 16 Dec 2011 96,101 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2011 96,100 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 85,614 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2009 75,168 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2008 63,936 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2007 52,238 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2006 38,853 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 20 Dec 2006 38,853 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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YR53 GKX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 YR53 GKX, 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 YR53 GKX registered?

YR53 GKX is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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