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BV04 RLU

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

131,985 mi
Last recorded131,985 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV04 RLU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2019 131,985 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2018 128,321 miles

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 120,632 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Jul 2017 120,618 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jul 2016 112,558 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 112,558 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 106,888 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres 2.5 and 3 mm Reaer tyres 3 and 4 mm

Pass 24 Jun 2014 88,967 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2013 80,873 miles

Engine management light on.

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Jul 2013 80,873 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Engine management light on.

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jul 2012 72,302 miles

Auxiliary belts cracking.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on.

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

Oil level low.

Rear tyres uneven wear.

Fail 10 Jul 2012 72,302 miles

Auxiliary belts cracking.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine management light on.

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Oil level low.

Rear tyres uneven wear.

Pass 16 Jun 2011 63,371 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 51,487 miles

Both sides rear wishbone bushes have slight play

Fail 15 Mar 2010

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 40,639 miles

N/S/R tyre has nail

Pass 31 Oct 2007 31,362 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 31,362 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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 RLU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BV04 RLU, 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 RLU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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