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BJ54 GVA

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2024
Tests25 (15 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

222,963 mi
Last recorded222,963 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 GVA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 10 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2023 222,963 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2023 222,962 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Union (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

MIL on

Pass 22 Dec 2021 211,964 miles
Fail 1 Oct 2021 211,961 miles

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

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Power steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 16 Dec 2019 205,819 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2018 201,681 miles

Nearside Rear secondhand tyre fitted

Offside Rear secondhand tyre fitted

Fail 23 Nov 2018 201,679 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2017 197,313 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2017 196,848 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Pass 11 Oct 2016 186,365 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2016 186,354 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2015 175,723 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 162,937 miles

Front tyres worn on edges.

Unable to clearly see brake pads.

Pass 8 Nov 2013 150,679 miles

Nsr tyre close to limit.

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Slight blow on the exhaust behind the cat.

Slight play in rear antiroll bar links.

Fail 8 Nov 2013 150,679 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nsr tyre close to limit.

Rear brake pipes corroding.

Slight blow on the exhaust behind the cat.

Slight play in rear antiroll bar links.

Pass 7 Nov 2012 136,142 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

mill light on

Fail 7 Nov 2012 136,136 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

both front tyres worn on inner edge

mill light on

Pass 26 Oct 2011 120,139 miles

nearside rear tyre worn shoulders and 2.5mm tread depth at lowest point

windscreen has stone chip damage in areas

Fail 26 Oct 2011 120,139 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

nearside rear tyre worn shoulders and 2.5mm tread depth at lowest point

windscreen has stone chip damage in areas

Fail 1 Nov 2010 111,145 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 111,145 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2009 99,866 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2009 99,866 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)

Pass 31 Oct 2008 86,214 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2007 69,215 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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BJ54 GVA is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 BJ54 GVA, 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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BJ54 GVA is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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