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YR53 VCP

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2020
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

94,900 mi
Last recorded94,900 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYR53 VCP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2019 94,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

General Under-Body Corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 4 Sep 2019 94,900 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

General Under-Body Corrosion

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2015 92,697 miles

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

Fail 10 Jun 2015 92,697 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2014 84,642 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2014 84,308 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Pass 21 Jun 2013 77,848 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2012 71,032 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2011 63,497 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2010 52,640 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 42,892 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 33,946 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 22,888 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 VCP is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 VCP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of YR53 VCP?

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What year was YR53 VCP registered?

YR53 VCP is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is YR53 VCP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YR53 VCP shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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