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BL54 LWJ

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2014
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

190,621 mi
Last recorded190,621 miles
Recorded on10 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 LWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 10 Dec 2013 190,621 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2012 175,819 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Dec 2012 175,819 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine management fault lamp lit on dash

front inner brake pads appear worn

n/s/r tyre appears low on pressure and is becoming worn on outer edge

slight brake bind at n/s/f wheel

Pass 14 Dec 2011 156,887 miles

Front brake discs lipped

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 131,082 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 17 Dec 2009 109,449 miles

bellypan fitted

floor covers fitted n/s and o/s

sideskirts fitted

Pass 7 Jan 2009 86,721 miles

bellypan fitted

floor covers fitted n/s and o/s

sideskirts fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2007 58,161 miles

bellypan fitted

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

floor covers fitted at n/s and o/s

n/s side repeater has 2 bulbs but onlt 1 is working.vehicle still meets pass limits

sideskirts fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2007 58,161 miles

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

bellypan fitted

floor covers fitted at n/s and o/s

n/s side repeater has 2 bulbs but onlt 1 is working.vehicle still meets pass limits

sideskirts fitted

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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BL54 LWJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 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 BL54 LWJ, 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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BL54 LWJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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