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BU54 YTW

2004 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

179,811 mi
Last recorded179,811 miles
Recorded on9 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBU54 YTW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 9 Jan 2025 179,811 miles

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

Fail 9 Jan 2025 179,811 miles

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

Pass 23 Jan 2024 170,497 miles

both rear brake link pipes between hoses becoming corroded

Fail 23 Jan 2024 170,497 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both rear brake link pipes between hoses becoming corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2023 162,347 miles

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.

Pass 25 Jan 2022 157,413 miles

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))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 154,595 miles

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

Pass 15 Oct 2019 153,093 miles

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))

Pass 18 Oct 2018 145,847 miles

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

Pass 26 Oct 2017 137,828 miles

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)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 130,075 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 130,071 miles

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)

Pass 30 Oct 2015 127,676 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 117,582 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Engine management light on

Fail 3 Dec 2013 117,370 miles

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

Pass 10 Dec 2012 111,478 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Dec 2012 111,478 miles

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)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 94,095 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2011 93,805 miles

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)

Pass 27 Sep 2010 76,196 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2009 50,578 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2008 30,896 miles

Stone chip in windscreen

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 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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