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BF54 XHW

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Apr 2027
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

83,253 mi
Last recorded83,253 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF54 XHW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2026 83,253 miles

both rear tyres wearing on edges

near side rear tyre outer tread cracking

Fail 13 Apr 2026 83,253 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing on edges

near side rear tyre outer tread cracking

Pass 22 Apr 2025 75,561 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 11 Apr 2025 75,541 miles

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

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

BOTH REAR TYRES WEARING INNER EDGES

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 17 Apr 2024 68,363 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 66,869 miles

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

Fail 12 Jul 2023 66,869 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

Pass 29 Jun 2022 63,740 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2022 63,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2021 59,920 miles

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

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

Fail 16 Jun 2021 59,920 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2020 57,869 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2020 57,864 miles

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

Pass 28 Aug 2013 52,506 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Aug 2012 44,945 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 30 Aug 2011 39,479 miles

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Fail 30 Aug 2011 39,479 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

offside rear tyre worn on inside edge

Pass 23 Aug 2010 34,666 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2010 34,666 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Aug 2009 30,829 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2008 27,349 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2008 27,349 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 22,811 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 XHW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 XHW, 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 XHW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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