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BN54 NTF

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2022
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

82,494 mi
Last recorded82,494 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN54 NTF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 82,494 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Fail 5 Jan 2021 82,494 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

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

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 75,929 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve cracked,advise (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components have corrosion,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Jul 2019 75,928 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre advise ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to limit,advise (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged valve cracked,advise (5.2.3 (j))

Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule osr and nsr,advise (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Lower Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened and surrounding suspension components have corrosion,advise (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 4 Jul 2018 72,103 miles

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Jul 2018 72,103 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Trailing arms both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 68,573 miles

Front Lower both anti roll bar bushes have slight movement,advise

Nearside Front tyre close to limit,advise

Nearside Front wiper rubber split,advise

Nearside Rear has a nail in tyre outer edge wearing,advise

Offside Rear shock weak,advise

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both anti roll bar linkages have play in joints,advise (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower both trailing arm bushes have slight play in bushes,advise

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Fail 7 Jul 2017 68,506 miles

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both anti roll bar bushes have excessive play (2.4.G.2)

Front Lower both anti roll bar bushes have slight movement,advise

Nearside Front tyre close to limit,advise

Nearside Front wiper rubber split,advise

Nearside Rear has a nail in tyre outer edge wearing,advise

Offside Rear shock weak,advise

Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush both anti roll bar linkages have play in joints,advise (2.4.G.2)

Rear Lower both trailing arm bushes have slight play in bushes,advise

Rear wiper rubber split,advise

Pass 10 Jun 2016 59,933 miles

o/s/f tyre bald inner edge

Fail 28 May 2015 54,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 May 2015 54,872 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 May 2014 47,935 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 47,929 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 45,546 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2012 42,830 miles

The exhaust is very rusty.

Pass 6 Jun 2011 39,861 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 35,331 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2009 31,245 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2007 24,595 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

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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BN54 NTF is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 BN54 NTF, 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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What year was BN54 NTF registered?

BN54 NTF is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 October 2004.

Is BN54 NTF safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN54 NTF shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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