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BC04 RKE

2004 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

98,381 mi
Last recorded98,381 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBC04 RKE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2025 98,381 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2024 95,540 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 29 Apr 2024 95,540 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Upper Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 Apr 2023 93,752 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2022 91,265 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2022 91,265 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Apr 2021 88,205 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2020 84,623 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2019 82,549 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2018 80,777 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2017 78,649 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2016 75,199 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 71,649 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 68,057 miles

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

Pass 24 Apr 2013 65,876 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,368 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 59,333 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 53,095 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2009 46,352 miles

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

Pass 8 Apr 2008 39,578 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 33,011 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2007 33,011 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both rear tyres wearing on edges

front brake pads over 1/2 worn

nearside front tyre worn on edges

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 RKE is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc 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 RKE, 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 RKE is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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