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CA54 OFP

2004 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

140,572 mi
Last recorded140,572 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA54 OFP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 140,572 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Nov 2021 140,572 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Power steering fluid reservoir empty (2.1.5 (b) (ii))

Fluid leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Nov 2020 126,620 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Fail 5 Nov 2020 125,965 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some components

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 111,858 miles

Offside Front wiper blade slight smear

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both dip beam image poor

under trays fitted

Pass 14 Apr 2018 101,288 miles
Fail 14 Apr 2018 101,288 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 89,473 miles

movement in o/s/f drop link ball joint

Fail 22 Apr 2017 89,473 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-Bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Apr 2016 76,102 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2016 75,842 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high not ajusted (1.8)

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

front inner brake pads look low or on limits

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

both rear brake discs pitted on edges and nearside front brake disc pitted on edge

Pass 28 Apr 2015 64,115 miles
Pass 10 May 2014 59,007 miles

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

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

both rear tyres cracked and perished 2154517w

Pass 29 May 2013 53,490 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 1 Jun 2012 47,518 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 47,518 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 May 2012 47,518 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2011 44,454 miles
Pass 18 May 2010 43,790 miles

advise sill covers fitted

advise underbody kit fitted

Pass 30 Apr 2009 31,821 miles
Pass 13 May 2008 21,694 miles

advise front discs slightly corroded

advise rear tyres slightly perished

Fail 9 May 2008 21,688 miles

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

advise front discs slightly corroded

advise rear tyres slightly perished

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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CA54 OFP is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 CA54 OFP, 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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CA54 OFP is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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