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YY53 CWL

2003 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jul 2026
Tests21 (19 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.5%

Mileage

113,024 mi
Last recorded113,024 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 Subaru Legacy86,036 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY53 CWL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2025 113,024 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2024 110,196 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2023 104,812 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2022 101,386 miles

previous welding repairs

Pass 30 Jul 2021 97,766 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 97,623 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sills previous repair

windscreen damaged

Pass 4 Dec 2018 94,678 miles

nearside and offside rear inner sill/inner arch areas corroded

Pass 17 Nov 2017 91,412 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2016 86,610 miles

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

Fail 5 Dec 2016 86,610 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 75,656 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2015 75,656 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 3 Dec 2014 70,499 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2013 62,990 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 56,343 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Dec 2011 46,789 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 38,413 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 32,624 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 27,564 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2007 21,533 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2006 15,509 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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YY53 CWL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.5%.

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 YY53 CWL, 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 YY53 CWL registered?

YY53 CWL is a 2003 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is YY53 CWL safe to buy?

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