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A5 DEP

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Apr 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,018 mi
Last recorded117,018 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA5 DEP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2026 117,018 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2026 117,018 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2025 107,603 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 106,681 miles

Nearside Rear Gearbox mounting defective ()

Rear Coil spring corroded BOTH SIDES (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Nov 2021 105,700 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Oct 2021 105,648 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2020 104,828 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing all four corrosion (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 1 Apr 2019 99,908 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 97,392 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2017 94,691 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2016 92,976 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 88,611 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2014 86,448 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2014 86,408 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

The n/s rear tyre is begining to crack

Pass 1 Feb 2013 83,082 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 2 Feb 2012 78,936 miles

Nearside front road wheel has damage to the outer rim .

Nearside front tyre outer sidewall starting to split and also has damage to the sidewall that is near to limits.

Offside front and rear tyres are starting to split on inner sidewalls.

Pass 1 Feb 2011 75,739 miles

near side front tyre has damage to tyre and rim.tyre damage near limit.

off side front tyre has deep cracks/splits running round the inner tread shoulder.

Pass 4 Feb 2010 70,907 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 67,511 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 65,578 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Fail 1 Feb 2008 65,578 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

rear brake pads starting to wear low

Pass 9 Jan 2007 58,222 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2006 52,717 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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A5 DEP is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

Across all 2004 Subaru Legacy models, the average MOT pass rate is 73.2% with a typical mileage of 87,729 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 A5 DEP, 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 22 years old, this Subaru Legacy is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was A5 DEP registered?

A5 DEP is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 February 2004.

Is A5 DEP safe to buy?

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