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BR04 AHL

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Feb 2027
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

142,848 mi
Last recorded142,848 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBR04 AHL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2026 142,848 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2026 142,742 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Pass 31 Jan 2025 140,431 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2024 138,058 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2024 138,946 miles

Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose leaking on an air braking system (1.1.12 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Jan 2023 135,494 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 132,836 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 131,065 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 127,673 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

all tyres cracking

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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BR04 AHL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 BR04 AHL, 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 BR04 AHL registered?

BR04 AHL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 July 2004.

Is BR04 AHL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BR04 AHL shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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