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ExpiredMileage
179,811 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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both front lower suspension arm rear inner bushes appear to be uprated and have signs of rust creep
both rear brake link pipes to hoses becoming corroded
both rear diff mounting bushes becoming unbonded
n.s headlamp lense becoming clouded and beam pattern slightly poor
n.s wiper blade slightly split
o.s rear anti roll bar end link upper and lower boots becoming perrished
underside of vehicle including rear subframe becoming corroded
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
both front lower suspension arm rear inner bushes appear to be uprated and have signs of rust creep
both rear brake link pipes to hoses becoming corroded
both rear diff mounting bushes becoming unbonded
n.s headlamp lense becoming clouded and beam pattern slightly poor
n.s wiper blade slightly split
o.s rear anti roll bar end link upper and lower boots becoming perrished
underside of vehicle including rear subframe becoming corroded
both rear brake link pipes between hoses becoming corroded
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
both rear brake link pipes between hoses becoming corroded
Exhaust system corroded (various heat shields in poor condition)
Front brake discs corroded.
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear exhaust hanger rattling slightly.
Windscreen chipped.
n/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) perished.
n/s/r brake pipe (to caliper) corroded.
o/s/f lower suspension arm (rear bush) perished.
o/s/r brake pipe (to caliper) corroded.
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view -40 (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear tyre worn unevenly
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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Brake pipe excessively corroded 2x front to rear brake pipes excessively corroded next to tank (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine management light on
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS
Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Engine management light on
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
front discs worn and corroded
front pads seem low (unable to see)
rear exhaust repaired
Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Both front tyres badly worn on edges
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
both front brake discs corroding on inner face
both front suspension lower arm rear bushes debonding
Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s + n/s front suspension arms, rear bushes spiltting
Stone chip in windscreen
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BU54 YTW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.
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 YTW, 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 YTW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 December 2004.
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