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BJ54 JZT

2004 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

135,058 mi
Last recorded135,058 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ54 JZT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 135,058 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle+rear corroded

Fail 25 Apr 2017 135,058 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

exhaust middle+rear corroded

Pass 19 Apr 2016 126,709 miles

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

Fail 18 Apr 2016 126,708 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed at spilt section (7.1.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Mar 2015 116,480 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2015 116,480 miles

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)

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

Pass 17 Apr 2014 109,203 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s mirror indicator lens broken

Fail 17 Apr 2014 109,203 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

o/s mirror indicator lens broken

Pass 13 Sep 2013 103,535 miles

DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED & TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,exhaust system corroded & poor condition & slight leak from rear y piece,plastic oversills fitted,all wheel rims kerb grazed,

Fail 13 Sep 2013 103,534 miles

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

DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED & TESTED IN WET CONDITIONS

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,exhaust system corroded & poor condition & slight leak from rear y piece,plastic oversills fitted,all wheel rims kerb grazed,

Pass 7 Sep 2012 96,693 miles

slight leak from rear exhaust, front to rear undertrays fitted,odd size wheels and tyres fitted front to rear.

Fail 22 Aug 2012 96,643 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

inner rear wheel arches & parts of boot floor covered,plastic oversills & various undershields fitted,exhaust system corroded & slight repair/leak from rear,kerb grazing to wheel rims,differebt width & aspect ratio tyre sizes fitted front to rear

mixed tyre brands fitted.DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED & ABS FUNTION INOP

Pass 25 Aug 2011 89,301 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 21 Oct 2010 83,218 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 77,166 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2008 55,839 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2007 44,058 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 JZT is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 JZT, 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 JZT is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 October 2004.

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