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CE04 VHL

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2017
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

138,869 mi
Last recorded138,869 miles
Recorded on8 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 VHL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jun 2016 138,869 miles

advise corrosion on front and rear subframes

Fail 6 Jun 2016 138,845 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

advise corrosion on front and rear subframes

Pass 9 Jun 2015 122,995 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2014 112,805 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2014 112,766 miles

Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 31 May 2013 103,565 miles

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2012 96,346 miles

exhaust back box corroding

Fail 8 Jun 2012 96,299 miles

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

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

exhaust back box corroding

nearside front tyre worn badly

Pass 8 Jun 2011 87,041 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2010 79,923 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2010 79,923 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 71,340 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2008 61,056 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 59,204 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2008 59,204 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2007 46,784 miles

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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CE04 VHL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 CE04 VHL, 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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CE04 VHL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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