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YS53 DSZ

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

67,344 mi
Last recorded67,344 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 DSZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2018 67,344 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2016 61,448 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 59,357 miles

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

Pass 28 Oct 2013 56,918 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 54,785 miles

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Fail 2 Nov 2012 54,785 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear exhaust slight corrosion

Pass 26 Oct 2011 52,087 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Fail 26 Oct 2011 52,087 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

Rear Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 47,173 miles

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

Pass 23 Oct 2009 41,309 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,119 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2008 34,119 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 26,761 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2006 20,809 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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YS53 DSZ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 YS53 DSZ, 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 YS53 DSZ registered?

YS53 DSZ is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 November 2003.

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