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BU54 YPV

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

129,518 mi
Last recorded129,518 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 YPV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 129,518 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion under body

Nearside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 26 Nov 2025 129,518 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

General corrosion under body

Nearside Rear Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Power steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 121,564 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 121,540 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested No beam pattern (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Nov 2023 118,767 miles

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

Nearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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

Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2022 114,119 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Sep 2021 105,552 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2021 105,552 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2020 100,077 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2020 100,077 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2019 98,474 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2019 98,472 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe to pipe rear box (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))

Pass 6 Aug 2018 96,093 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2017 94,410 miles

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Aug 2016 90,665 miles

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2015 85,751 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 82,147 miles

off side front tyre worn on edges + has slight cracks

rear both tyres worn smooth on edges

Fail 10 Aug 2013 78,736 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside front tyre under inflated.

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside and nearside rear tyre inner shoulders wearing out of shape.

Pass 10 Aug 2013 78,736 miles

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

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

Nearside front tyre under inflated.

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

Offside and nearside rear tyre inner shoulders wearing out of shape.

Pass 14 Aug 2012 72,250 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2011 63,704 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2010 52,654 miles

rear tyres starting to go out of shape

Pass 19 Aug 2009 42,284 miles

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 32,258 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2008 32,171 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 3 Sep 2007 24,169 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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BU54 YPV is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 BU54 YPV, 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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BU54 YPV is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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