Subaru LEGACY - 2003
370.4 faults per 100 tests
Year average for all cars of 2003 is 380.4 faults per 100 tests
Dataset: MOT tests in Great Britain (period: 2024-01-01 to 2025-09-10) for Subaru LEGACY, model year 2003.
Sample size: 224 cars, 425 tests and 1,574 recorded faults.
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Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Less faults compared to the average car of same model year
Quick summary
Total: 224 cars
The 2003 Subaru Legacy has an overall defect rate of 370 per 100 vehicles, which is slightly better than the yearly average of 378 per 100, reflecting a 2% improvement. Notably, it performs well in the categories of brakes and steering, showing significantly fewer defects compared to the average car. However, it has a higher incidence of defects in the 'Other' category, exceeding the average by nearly 33%. Mileage trends indicate that as the vehicle ages, particularly beyond 124,000 miles, the defect rate increases substantially. Overall, while the Legacy shows strengths in critical areas, it does have some areas of concern that could be addressed.
Cars by mileage segment
Total: 224 cars
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Categories
Brakes
▲ 30.8% better
117.2 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 169.3 / 100 tests
- Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
- Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
Steering
▲ 62.7% better
9.4 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 25.2 / 100 tests
Visibility
▲ 8.4% better
27.3 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 29.8 / 100 tests
Lights & Electrics
▲ 8.5% better
94.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 102.8 / 100 tests
Wheels & Suspension
▼ 17.1% worse
353.9 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 302.1 / 100 tests
- A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
- Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
- A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
- A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
- A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
Body/Structure
▲ 17.0% better
54.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 65.2 / 100 tests
- Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
Equipment
▼ 7.4% worse
14.6 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 13.6 / 100 tests
Other
▼ 33.0% worse
70.1 faults / 100 tests
Year avg: 52.7 / 100 tests
- Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
Fault rate by mileage segment
Model
Year average
* Metric: faults per 100 tests.
Most common faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 203
Fluid: leaking excessively and likely to harm the environment or to pose a safety risk to other road users
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 107
Tyre tread depth not in accordance with the requirements
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 99
A suspension component: excessively damaged or corroded
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 91
A spring: or spring component fractured or seriously weakened
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 67
Brake disc or drum: insecure, fractured or otherwise likely to fail
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 58
A tyre: with a lump, bulge or tear … or with cords exposed or damaged
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 53
Brake lining or pad: worn below 1.5mm
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 49
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 46
Exhaust system has a major leak or is insecure
ADVISORY
Occurrences: 35
Serious faults (Top 10)
A suspension pin, bush, joint or bearing: excessively worn
FAIL
Occurrences: 35
The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm … is significantly reduced or inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 29
Lamp: missing, inoperative or in the case of a multiple light source more than a half not functioning
FAIL
Occurrences: 17
Windscreen washers not working or not providing sufficient fluid to clear the windscreen
FAIL
Occurrences: 16
A transmission shaft constant velocity joint boot: missing, split, insecure or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
FAIL
Occurrences: 15
Engine MIL inoperative or indicating a malfunction
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
A suspension joint dust cover: missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc.
FAIL
Occurrences: 14
Stop lamp(s): all missing or inoperative
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
Beam image obviously incorrect
FAIL
Occurrences: 13
is significantly reduced or The strength or continuity of the load bearing structure within 30cm of any seat belt anchorage (a ’prescribed area’): inadequately repaired
FAIL
Occurrences: 12