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BG54 YBW

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

120,563 mi
Last recorded120,563 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBG54 YBW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 120,563 miles

Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 16 Sep 2016 115,694 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2016 115,694 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2015 110,001 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 101,896 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 55,870 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Steering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Nearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

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

Offside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 84,035 miles

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT,

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Fail 3 Dec 2012 84,035 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON

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

OFFSIDE FRONT WIPER BLADE SPLIT,

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 73,933 miles

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)

advise engine management light on

Pass 1 Dec 2010 60,627 miles

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

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

rear pads wearing low

Fail 1 Dec 2010 60,627 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

oil level low

rear pads wearing low

Pass 14 Dec 2009 50,960 miles

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

has sticker in swept area less than 40 mm

Fail 14 Dec 2009 50,960 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

has sticker in swept area less than 40 mm

Pass 3 Dec 2008 39,477 miles

N/s & O/s front tyres - wear on edges.

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

Pass 4 Dec 2007 25,570 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2007 25,570 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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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BG54 YBW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 BG54 YBW, 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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BG54 YBW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 November 2004.

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