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YS53 UVP

2003 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Oct 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

41,498 mi
Last recorded41,498 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYS53 UVP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2025 41,498 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2024 36,916 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer back box deterorated

Fail 20 Nov 2024 36,912 miles

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill within 30cm rule (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer back box deterorated

Pass 1 Nov 2023 34,591 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer back exhaust skin deterorated

Pass 16 Nov 2022 31,598 miles

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive slight drip on gearbox /transmition cover (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Outer back box deterorated

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Nov 2021 30,342 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from sump gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 28,993 miles

Rear silencer corroded slightly.

Pass 29 Nov 2019 28,639 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2018 27,324 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 26,233 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 26,233 miles

Rear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 25,520 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2015 24,776 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 24 Nov 2014 24,019 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2013 23,140 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 22,081 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2011 21,188 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2010 20,049 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 19,233 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2008 18,504 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 16,987 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2006 13,718 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 UVP is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 YS53 UVP, 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

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What year was YS53 UVP registered?

YS53 UVP is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is YS53 UVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for YS53 UVP shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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