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BC04 RCZ

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

116,855 mi
Last recorded116,855 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 RCZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2018 116,855 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2018 116,854 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 110,499 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 97,981 miles

bonnet saftey catch not locking

Fail 1 Mar 2016 97,980 miles

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

bonnet saftey catch not locking

Pass 19 Mar 2015 86,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front drop link slight wear boot slight damage

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroding

nearside rear drop link slight wear

nearside wiper blade tearing

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside rear coil spring corroding

slight corrosion rear subframe

stickers nearside of windscreen

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Mar 2015 86,348 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside front drop link slight wear boot slight damage

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroding

nearside rear drop link slight wear

nearside wiper blade tearing

offside front brake pipe corroding

offside rear coil spring corroding

slight corrosion rear subframe

stickers nearside of windscreen

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Jul 2014 78,904 miles

front tyres 3 mm

nearside front drop link boots cracked

nearside rear and offside rear brake pipes corroding

windscreen chipped but not causing poor vision

Pass 27 Feb 2013 65,653 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 27 Feb 2013 65,653 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Feb 2012 56,037 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2012 56,020 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2011 52,119 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 7 Apr 2010 49,937 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 49,929 miles
Fail 20 May 2009 46,256 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 May 2009 46,256 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 39,708 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2007 30,460 miles
Fail 31 Jul 2007 30,460 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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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BC04 RCZ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BC04 RCZ, 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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BC04 RCZ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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