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BF54 XHN

2004 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jan 2027
Tests29 (19 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate65.5%

Mileage

142,101 mi
Last recorded142,101 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 XHN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 10 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 142,101 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2024 141,310 miles

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both inner and outer sills soft (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 2 Nov 2023 141,171 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2023 141,167 miles

Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength both inner sills hold (5.3.6 (a) (i))

corrosion under side

Pass 7 Nov 2022 132,051 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2022 132,048 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced SILL (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Road wheel fractured INNER EDGE CRACK X2 (5.2.2 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Oct 2021 129,488 miles

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 129,488 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened all (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 21 Oct 2020 125,774 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

underbody corrosion

Fail 21 Oct 2020 125,774 miles

Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2019 123,517 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Fail 23 Oct 2019 123,517 miles

Front Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

under body corrosion

Pass 17 Oct 2018 120,978 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2018 120,978 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached both (5.3.3 (a) (i))

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

Pass 19 Oct 2017 117,913 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2017 117,911 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2016 114,062 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2016 114,062 miles

Main beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Oct 2015 118,886 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2015 110,886 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush BOTH (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.7.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 4 Nov 2014 105,196 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2013 95,773 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,459 miles

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 75,319 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2011 75,319 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Pass 16 Nov 2010 64,993 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2009 49,932 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 36,708 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 26,269 miles

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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BF54 XHN is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.5%.

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 BF54 XHN, 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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BF54 XHN is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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