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BV54 BYK

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2025
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

125,410 mi
Last recorded125,410 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV54 BYK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 125,410 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2023 124,515 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2022 121,204 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 118,006 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2020 113,705 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 109,107 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 101,659 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2017 98,789 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear section (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 94,780 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2015 91,088 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2014 87,346 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2013 84,149 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 79,875 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2011 69,841 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Nov 2010 59,102 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2009 47,821 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2008 37,638 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 26,689 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2007 26,688 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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BV54 BYK is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 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 BV54 BYK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BV54 BYK registered?

BV54 BYK is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 November 2004.

Is BV54 BYK safe to buy?

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