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BJ54 JYF

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

147,105 mi
Last recorded147,105 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JYF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2025 147,105 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Jul 2023 143,541 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

front and rear brake discs worn

Pass 1 Jul 2022 140,813 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2021 136,806 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 May 2020 131,778 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2019 126,517 miles

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 15 Mar 2018 123,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear junction (7.1.2)

Fail 15 Mar 2018 123,062 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at rear junction (7.1.2)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2017 112,932 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 100,853 miles

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

both front bottom wishbones - rear bushes have slight play & deterioration

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r anti-roll bar link has slight play

rear brake discs worn

undertrays fitted

Fail 4 Mar 2016 100,853 miles

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both front bottom wishbones - rear bushes have slight play & deterioration

exhaust deteriorated

n/s/r anti-roll bar link has slight play

rear brake discs worn

undertrays fitted

Pass 11 Feb 2015 93,659 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2015 93,659 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 85,678 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 85,678 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2013 79,518 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2012 72,945 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Feb 2011 65,425 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2010 59,358 miles

N/S/F TYRE INNER WALL CONDITION 0/S/R TYRE INNER WALL CONDITION

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

Pass 16 Feb 2009 50,239 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 39,045 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 JYF is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 BJ54 JYF, 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 JYF is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 December 2004.

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