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BP04 PKA

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

137,311 mi
Last recorded137,311 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 PKA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2020 137,311 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2019 132,128 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2019 132,011 miles

Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (4.1.4 (d))

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Aug 2018 130,687 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 12 Aug 2017 127,390 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Aug 2016 124,597 miles

Both centre / back box joints getting weak/rusted

Nearside Front Hub bearing has slight movement.

Nearside Front Tyre wearing flat on inner and outer edges.

Nearside Rear Tyre starting to crack over tread.

Offside Front Tyre wearing flat on inner and outer edges.

Pass 1 Jul 2015 121,322 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2015 121,288 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Jun 2014 116,035 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2014 116,035 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 12 Jun 2013 111,570 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2013 111,570 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 102,587 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2012 102,587 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 90,769 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 90,769 miles

Centre Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 25,688 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 60,685 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2009 60,684 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 46,513 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2008 46,513 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,959 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 PKA is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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

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