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CE04 VJN

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

141,891 mi
Last recorded141,891 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 VJN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Fail 27 Mar 2019 141,891 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear of arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive auto gear box sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component slight leak both rack gaitor areas (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 8 Mar 2018 138,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange post catalytic converter (7.1.2)

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)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Fail 8 Mar 2018 138,031 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flange post catalytic converter (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 133,042 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Fail 17 Jan 2017 133,042 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2016 128,906 miles

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

Fail 11 Jan 2016 128,906 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush And offside rear (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Dec 2014 124,552 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2013 122,545 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2013 122,545 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 8 Jan 2013 115,617 miles

Exhaust deteriorated

Pass 10 Jan 2012 102,301 miles

Centre exhaust pipe -advance state of corrosion where pipe splits to two pipes

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 94,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2010 85,870 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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)

front brake discs worn,scored and corroded

Pass 6 Apr 2009 74,838 miles

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

Fail 6 Apr 2009 74,838 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 62,429 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 47,034 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 VJN is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc 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 CE04 VJN, 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 VJN is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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