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BD04 XSG

2004 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

251,508 mi
Last recorded251,508 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD04 XSG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2025 251,508 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and Nearside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Including attached components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Oct 2024 250,758 miles

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

Pass 11 Oct 2023 249,712 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Oct 2022 245,613 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 242,106 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 237,924 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 7 Sep 2019 228,156 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2019 228,156 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Pass 4 Sep 2018 212,009 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

advise hand brake on pass limit

Pass 7 Sep 2017 195,891 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Fail 7 Sep 2017 195,891 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 3 Aug 2016 177,053 miles

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

Pass 10 Aug 2015 156,305 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2014 136,852 miles

advise n/s/f/screen damage

Pass 5 Aug 2013 114,291 miles

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

Pass 9 Aug 2012 101,280 miles

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

Pass 3 Aug 2011 88,600 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 76,278 miles

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

Nearside front tyre torn on inner sidewall

Fail 16 Jul 2010 76,277 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Jul 2009 64,975 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2008 57,685 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 44,934 miles

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

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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BD04 XSG is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Black 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 BD04 XSG, 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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BD04 XSG is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 June 2004.

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