MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,247 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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)
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)
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)
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
advise emissions only just meet limits
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
advise emissions only just meet limits
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
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)
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)
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
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
How Reliable is the Subaru Legacy?
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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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