2003 Subaru Legacy 2.0L Petrol · YX03 HMR
2003 Subaru Legacy (2.0L, petrol). First registered 31 Dec 2003. Recorded mileage 117,404 km. MOT expired on 24 Sept 2026.
- Make & Model
- SUBARU LEGACY
- Year / Origin
- 2003 · Beverley / Hull
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 24 Sept 2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Odometer
- 117,404 km
- ULEZ Compliance
- Check Required (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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YX03 HMR Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 25/09/2025
- 117,404 km recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- No defects recorded at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (6 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
YX03 HMR 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 (YX03 HMR) between September 2023 and September 2025.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 25 September 2025 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: Tyres (6 issues), Lighting (4 issues), Windscreen (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 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: “Offside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))”; “Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))”; “Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction o2 sensor bank 1 sensor 2 (8.2.1.2 (h))”.
YX03 HMR Odometer History
- 21/09/2023103,731 mi
- 22/09/2023103,731 mi
- 05/09/2024110,044 mi+6,313 mi
- 05/09/2024110,044 mi
- 25/09/2025117,404 km
Average of roughly 6,795 km per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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