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CU04 UEX

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jan 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

183,979 mi
Last recorded183,979 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU04 UEX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2025 183,979 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 31 Jul 2024 183,575 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2023 180,307 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2022 177,272 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2021 173,386 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2020 171,691 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2020 171,691 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 171,654 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))

Exhaust heat shield insecure

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

O/S/F brake stone guard corroded

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear exhaust fouling

Pass 20 May 2019 167,024 miles
Pass 29 May 2018 156,206 miles
Pass 10 May 2017 147,427 miles
Pass 16 May 2016 138,219 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 122,225 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2014 108,411 miles
Pass 14 May 2013 97,851 miles
Fail 14 May 2013 97,851 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 May 2012 85,561 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Jun 2011 72,717 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 62,967 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 56,695 miles

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)

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 12 May 2008 47,872 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 12 May 2008 47,872 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2007 38,539 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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CU04 UEX is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CU04 UEX, 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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CU04 UEX is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 4 June 2004.

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