2003 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · NT53 PKA
2003 Subaru Legacy (2.0L, petrol). First registered 15 Sept 2003. Recorded mileage 193,868 km. MOT expired on 12 Oct 2025.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Stockton-on-Tees
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 12 Oct 2025
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 193,868 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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NT53 PKA Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 14/10/2024
- 193,868 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (9 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
NT53 PKA MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2003 Subaru Legacy (NT53 PKA) between February 2022 and October 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 14 October 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (9 issues), Suspension (6 issues), Tyres (4 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (3 issues), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”; “Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))”.
NT53 PKA Odometer History
- 11/02/2022178,993 mi
- 11/05/2023183,655 mi+4,662 mi
- 16/08/2023183,754 km
- 28/09/2023183,875 km+121 km
- 14/10/2024193,868 km+9,993 km
Average of roughly 5,567 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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