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BP04 PHF

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

129,492 mi
Last recorded129,492 miles
Recorded on5 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 PHF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Fail 5 Mar 2021 129,492 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

Stop lamp(s) not working all (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front and rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

all 4 tyres cracked

Pass 27 Feb 2020 126,105 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2019 122,127 miles

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2019 122,114 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

rear suspension has surface corrosion

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 116,205 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underbody corrosion

Fail 6 Mar 2018 116,193 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

general underbody corrosion

nearside rear tyre wearing on inside edge

offside front tyre wearing on inside edge

Pass 24 Feb 2017 107,895 miles

engine cover & undertray fitted

Pass 1 Mar 2016 98,808 miles

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

engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Feb 2015 89,813 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 87,124 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2013 79,996 miles

All tyres showing wear on edges.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 71,943 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

child seats in back belts not checked

Pass 7 Jun 2011 65,614 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2010 60,562 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,144 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 48,702 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 38,501 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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BP04 PHF is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 BP04 PHF, 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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BP04 PHF is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 July 2004.

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