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AO04 NCJ

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

44,251 mi
Last recorded44,251 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO04 NCJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2018 44,251 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at split to rear boxes (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

exhaust system (flange joints) all corroded

Fail 14 Mar 2018 43,779 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pad (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at split to rear boxes (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Suspension arm 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)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules both (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing both (2.7.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine cover and under-trays fitted obscuring view of some components

exhaust system (flange joints) all corroded

Pass 13 Mar 2017 40,607 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All (3.6.B.4e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 7 Mar 2016 38,101 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 34,044 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2014 30,883 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Mar 2013 29,174 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

all 4 tyres worn on edge

Pass 2 Mar 2012 26,744 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

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

Pass 18 Mar 2011 24,945 miles

offside rear has cut in tread

Fail 17 Mar 2011 24,934 miles

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 has cut in tread

Pass 23 Mar 2010 22,039 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 19,413 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 16,333 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Mar 2007 12,602 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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AO04 NCJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 AO04 NCJ, 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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AO04 NCJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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