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YX03 USV

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2018
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

158,196 mi
Last recorded158,196 miles
Recorded on17 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX03 USV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc
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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Feb 2017 158,196 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2016 150,749 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

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

Fail 9 Feb 2016 150,749 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 16 Feb 2015 143,236 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2015 143,174 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 10 Apr 2014 139,531 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 134,239 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 126,578 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2012 126,578 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2011 118,645 miles
Pass 27 May 2010 104,850 miles
Fail 27 May 2010 104,850 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Fail 27 May 2009 89,712 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 27 May 2009 89,712 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 66,059 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 50,260 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2006 33,715 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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YX03 USV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 YX03 USV, 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 YX03 USV registered?

YX03 USV is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 April 2003.

Is YX03 USV safe to buy?

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