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BC04 RHJ

2004 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

100,238 mi
Last recorded100,238 miles
Recorded on2 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 RHJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Sep 2025 100,238 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 99,254 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2023 98,512 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2022 96,795 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2021 95,468 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim buckled (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Sep 2020 94,542 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2019 93,098 miles

Offside Front stone chip windscreen out zone A

Pass 5 Sep 2018 89,875 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone 'a' under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Sep 2018 89,875 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly damaged (0.1 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip in zone 'a' under 10mm (3.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2017 86,110 miles

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

Pass 13 Sep 2016 81,424 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer pipe cracked (7.1.2)

Pass 7 Sep 2015 76,932 miles

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

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 70,597 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

front windscreen wiper blades smearing slightly in operation

offside and nearside front tyres starting to work heavily on the inner shoulder

Pass 6 Sep 2013 64,240 miles

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

Fail 5 Sep 2013 64,230 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Fail 4 Sep 2012 57,845 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 4 Sep 2012 57,845 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 54,341 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 48,574 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2009 41,634 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 33,743 miles

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

Pass 21 Sep 2007 27,090 miles

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

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 RHJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BC04 RHJ, 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 RHJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 28 July 2004.

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