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YR53 JUC

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

146,545 mi
Last recorded146,545 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2015
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 JUC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2015 146,545 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Note;- slight reduced damping from BOTH rear shock absorbers & wear on BOTH rear top bushes and suspension generally.

Oil leak

Pass 20 Feb 2014 138,674 miles

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear brake pipe secured to hand brake cable

area around rear subframe rusted

Fail 18 Feb 2014 138,674 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear brake pipe secured to hand brake cable

area around rear subframe rusted

Pass 14 Feb 2013 130,140 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 1 Feb 2012 119,935 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 108,986 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2011 108,986 miles

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 99,756 miles

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

rear brakes will require attension

Pass 2 Apr 2009 92,116 miles

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

Note;- exhaust heat sheilds rattling sightly.

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2008 86,073 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 71,326 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 56,635 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 JUC is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 YR53 JUC, 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 JUC registered?

YR53 JUC is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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