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BL53 YNW

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Nov 2026
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

173,460 mi
Last recorded173,460 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL53 YNW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 173,460 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2024 168,810 miles

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 164,497 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2022 157,879 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2021 153,546 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2020 146,742 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR SEATS REMOVED PRIOR TO THE TEST

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2020 146,742 miles

FRONT AND REAR SUSPENSION COMPONENTS CORRODED

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

REAR SEATS REMOVED PRIOR TO THE TEST

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2019 144,612 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

both rear tyres 3mm

corrosion developing around underside

slight play in front drop links

small exhaust blow rear join (resealed)

Fail 11 Apr 2019 144,582 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2018 135,090 miles

hand brake high

oil leak

underbody surface corrosion

eml

Fail 11 Apr 2018 135,090 miles

Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml

hand brake high

oil leak

underbody surface corrosion

Pass 5 Nov 2016 107,571 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2016 107,571 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 23 Nov 2015 97,898 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 97,759 miles

Service brake juddering slightly (3.7.C.2)

both rear tyres very slightlw worn on inside

Pass 14 Mar 2011 93,105 miles

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

Fail 12 Mar 2011 93,105 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2010 80,956 miles

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

Fail 8 Mar 2010 80,906 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2009 71,073 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2009 71,013 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 60,148 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 60,148 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 Mar 2007 46,000 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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BL53 YNW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BL53 YNW, 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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BL53 YNW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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