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BM53 MEU

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Mar 2027
Tests6 (6 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

102,643 mi
Last recorded102,643 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBM53 MEU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

6 pass
Pass 25 Mar 2026 102,643 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2025 99,394 miles

Central Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.3mm in treads close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Upper slight play in shocker

Nearside Rear Outer Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip/crack in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre tread depth 2.6mm close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 5 Mar 2024 96,806 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2023 150,082 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 136,664 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2021 125,260 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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BM53 MEU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BM53 MEU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BM53 MEU registered?

BM53 MEU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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