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BJ54 JYH

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2024
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

210,096 mi
Last recorded210,096 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JYH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2023 210,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Dec 2023 210,096 miles

Nearside Rear Sub-frame corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill backing (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Dec 2022 208,052 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Various underneath surface corrosion

Pass 2 Nov 2021 206,278 miles

Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

various underbody corrosion

Pass 4 Nov 2020 203,787 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Oct 2019 199,818 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Nov 2018 192,388 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front. (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 183,161 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamps. (1.7.5a)

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2016 167,467 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Misted. (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Misted. (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 155,081 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2014 142,393 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)

Pass 29 Oct 2013 123,256 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2012 109,160 miles

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

Pass 27 Oct 2011 92,676 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2010 73,241 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 52,631 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2008 28,345 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 2 Nov 2007 18,721 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 JYH is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 JYH, 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 JYH is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 November 2004.

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