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BL54 LWY

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2023
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

167,984 mi
Last recorded167,984 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL54 LWY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2022 167,984 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2022 167,983 miles

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

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

radiator leak

Pass 13 Feb 2021 159,502 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2020 150,903 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2018 143,035 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2017 128,627 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 106,952 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2015 86,297 miles

o/s andn/s front tyres starting to split on inner sidewall

Pass 11 Dec 2014 82,842 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2013 79,209 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres wearing on both edges

Pass 19 Dec 2012 70,533 miles

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

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)

Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Dec 2011 61,328 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 20 Dec 2010 53,269 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Dec 2009 44,825 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Dec 2008 36,040 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 29,838 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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BL54 LWY is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 BL54 LWY, 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 LWY is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 December 2004.

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