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AD53 VTM

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

122,387 mi
Last recorded122,387 miles
Recorded on3 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 VTM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 Aug 2021 122,387 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2020 118,962 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on inner shoulder (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 May 2019 112,739 miles

Front Brake pipes greased, Nearside and Offside

Front suspension arm rear positioned bushes slightly deteriorated. Nearside and Offside

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Rear Brake pipes greased, Nearside and Offside

Some corrosion to underbody / suspension components

Undertrays fitted restricting inspection

Pass 10 May 2018 107,483 miles
Fail 10 May 2018 107,480 miles

Offside Side repeater obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)

Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 9 May 2017 102,449 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both links (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 May 2016 97,947 miles
Pass 1 May 2015 92,860 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 87,878 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust center section rear mount broken but system still supported

Pass 19 Mar 2013 83,548 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2012 79,537 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2012 79,537 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Nov 2011 77,802 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2011 77,775 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 70,070 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 62,553 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2009 62,553 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 9 Jan 2009 54,145 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 36,886 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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AD53 VTM is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 AD53 VTM, 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 AD53 VTM registered?

AD53 VTM is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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