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BJ54 JZC

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

90,142 mi
Last recorded90,142 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 90,142 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Aug 2020 90,131 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light cracked and damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2020 88,212 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning & damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 17 Jan 2020 88,212 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Side repeater with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning & damaged (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Dec 2018 85,670 miles

Central Rear Wiper blade lifting away

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 4 Dec 2018 85,670 miles

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

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both headlight lenses deteriorated (4.1.2 (c))

Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Central Rear Wiper blade lifting away

Nearside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Dec 2017 85,370 miles

Engine light on

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Fail 12 Dec 2017 85,370 miles

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Engine light on

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

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

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

Pass 16 Nov 2016 84,207 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect uneven wear (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 14 Nov 2016 84,207 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Side repeater damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin suspect uneven wear (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 23 Nov 2015 82,096 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2014 78,945 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 77,029 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre & rear exhaust sections deteriorating

cracking offside rear tyre

engine management light on

nearside rear light unit damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

nearside side repeater damaged

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Fail 4 Nov 2013 77,017 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

centre & rear exhaust sections deteriorating

cracking offside rear tyre

engine management light on

nearside rear light unit damaged

nearside rear tyre wearing outer edge

nearside side repeater damaged

rear wiper blade deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2012 74,391 miles

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

Nearside rear light lense damaged

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

Offside rear wheel damaged

Rear wiper deteriorated

Fail 27 Oct 2012 74,094 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Centre and rear exhaust sections deteriorating

Nearside rear light lense damaged

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

Offside rear wheel damaged

Rear wiper deteriorated

Pass 1 Nov 2011 68,008 miles

Advise,rear wiper blade split.

Pass 3 Nov 2010 60,837 miles

Advise,rear wiper blade missing.rear pads low 3mm,partial o\s\r fog light(led)centre and rear exhaust deteriating,both front tyre treads low through centre,

Fail 3 Nov 2010 60,837 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Advise,rear wiper blade missing.rear pads low 3mm,partial o\s\r fog light(led)centre and rear exhaust deteriating,both front tyre treads low through centre,

Pass 7 Nov 2009 54,925 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

cuts & scuffing to nearside front tyre

rear wiper blade split

Pass 20 Oct 2008 49,335 miles

both front lower arm rear bushes perishing

rear wiper blade deteriated

Pass 29 Oct 2007 44,080 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2007 43,951 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

advise tracking

o/s/r tyre weraing inner edge

rear brake pads low

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 JZC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver 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 BJ54 JZC, 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 JZC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 November 2004.

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