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BP53 RDY

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Jul 2027
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

104,720 mi
Last recorded104,720 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP53 RDY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 104,720 miles

Front both front suspensions arms have corrosion

Nearside Rear alloy wheel from inner has slight deformation

rear subframe and suspension arms have corrosion

vehicle unsealed from front to rear, some areas unable to be inspected

Fail 13 Jul 2026 104,718 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no image (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low inner lens defective (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front both front suspensions arms have corrosion

Nearside Rear alloy wheel from inner has slight deformation

rear subframe and suspension arms have corrosion

vehicle unsealed from front to rear, some areas unable to be inspected

Pass 26 Jul 2025 98,711 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

vehicle undersealed front and rear axle

Pass 21 Dec 2023 96,135 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust clamp at rear silencer box broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 10 Dec 2022 89,319 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Dec 2022 89,319 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner surface (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 86,524 miles

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

Fail 20 Dec 2021 86,522 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 84,860 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2019 83,162 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2018 81,016 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 81,016 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Service brake is causing the vehicle to swerve to the nearside n/s/f brake binding (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively front brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively rear brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 71,161 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2016 59,591 miles

both front brake pads low

under tray fitted

Pass 3 Dec 2015 53,566 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and temporary repair (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear slight damage to outer sidewall

Pass 16 Dec 2014 50,505 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2014 50,505 miles

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

Pass 31 Dec 2013 48,814 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 28 Dec 2012 43,110 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 37,989 miles

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

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

undertrays fitted at time of test

Pass 29 Dec 2010 33,132 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2009 25,622 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 18,417 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2008 12,551 miles

both front tyres bald on edges

Fail 22 Jan 2008 12,549 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

both front tyres bald on edges

o/s/f wiper blade split on ends

Pass 29 Jan 2007 8,632 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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BP53 RDY is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 BP53 RDY, 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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BP53 RDY is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 February 2004.

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