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YX53 PBY

2003 Subaru Legacy

Grey Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

134,247 mi
Last recorded134,247 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYX53 PBY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2016 134,247 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT & REAR LEADS TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

SILLS COVERS FITTED

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH TO SILLS (5.2.6)

Fail 25 May 2016 134,247 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH TO SILLS (5.2.6)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded INNER WHEEL ARCH TO SILLS (5.2.6)

Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT & REAR LEADS TO HOSES (3.6.B.2c)

SILLS COVERS FITTED

Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R & O/S/R INNER WHEEL ARCH TO SILLS (5.2.6)

Fail 14 Apr 2016 134,242 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)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wheel arch holed (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill holed (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55r16 (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2015 129,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

advise emissions only just meet limits

Fail 17 Apr 2015 129,123 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

advise emissions only just meet limits

Pass 11 Apr 2014 125,890 miles

Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

nearside rear tyre wearing thin on outside shoulder

Pass 3 Sep 2013 119,361 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 2 Sep 2013 119,361 miles

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Fail 31 May 2013 119,315 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

engine management light indicates a fault

exhaust backbox in poor condition/heavily corroded

front exhaust heat shield slightly loose

nearside rear shock absorber has negligible damping effect

Pass 20 Aug 2012 110,335 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 110,335 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2011 99,010 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 83,705 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2009 71,250 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2008 58,260 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 45,100 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 29,000 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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YX53 PBY is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Grey with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 YX53 PBY, 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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YX53 PBY is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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