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BV04 RKA

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

122,373 mi
Last recorded122,373 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 RKA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2020 122,373 miles

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

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

little reserve on parking brake

Pass 26 Oct 2019 115,641 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 115,601 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb retaining clip missing (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside front tyre worn smooth on outer edge

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

Pass 12 Oct 2018 110,317 miles

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 26 Oct 2017 106,033 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2016 102,376 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2016 98,859 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 22 Jun 2015 93,370 miles

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

Pass 23 Jun 2014 88,128 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2013 81,633 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2013 81,173 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 26 Jul 2012 73,453 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

very minor free play o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 26 Jul 2012 73,453 miles

very minor free play o/s/f anti roll bar drop link

Pass 25 Jul 2011 64,574 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 64,574 miles

Centre Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2010 55,779 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 44,689 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Jun 2008 35,527 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jun 2007 27,172 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2007 27,172 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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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BV04 RKA is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 BV04 RKA, 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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BV04 RKA is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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