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YV03 YYT

2003 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Dec 2022
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

202,730 mi
Last recorded202,730 miles
Recorded on13 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYV03 YYT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Dec 2021 202,730 miles

Head lamp lenses in poor condition

Rear sub frame very corroded & generally in a poor state. rear chassis legs corroded

coolant leak thermostat housing

Fail 2 Dec 2021 202,697 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear sub frame holed by corrosion at nearside rear radius arm mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Head lamp lenses in poor condition

Rear sub frame very corroded & generally in a poor state. rear chassis legs corroded

coolant leak thermostat housing

Pass 26 Nov 2020 192,699 miles

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Front Both front coil springs corroding.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroding.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Nov 2020 192,660 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn Play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner lower sill corroded and holed. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear coil springs corroded.

Front Both front coil springs corroding.

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroding.

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2019 182,615 miles

Nearside Front Lower Foglamp lense damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre has outer sidewall damage.

Offside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroded.

Rear Both rear coil springs corroding.

Pass 19 Nov 2018 165,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp lense damaged.

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing smooth on the outer edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Lower Exhaust silencer corroding.

Nearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing low on the inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Nov 2017 153,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp lense damaged.

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.

Fail 28 Nov 2017 153,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Fog lamp lense damaged.

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Both rear coil springs corroded.

Pass 22 Nov 2016 144,893 miles

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

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 22 Nov 2016 144,893 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 8 Dec 2015 133,313 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

undertrays fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2015 133,279 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Suspension arm 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)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

engine check light on

undertrays fitted

Pass 6 Nov 2014 124,408 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2014 124,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 12 Nov 2013 113,634 miles

Front antiroll bar corroded.

Nearside front foglamp lense cracked.

Rear antirollbar corroded.

Fail 12 Nov 2013 113,634 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Front antiroll bar corroded.

Nearside front foglamp lense cracked.

Rear antirollbar corroded.

Pass 14 Jun 2012 101,873 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2011 91,216 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2010 81,653 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 69,545 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 58,930 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 48,835 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2006 37,919 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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YV03 YYT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 YV03 YYT, 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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YV03 YYT is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 June 2003.

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