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DE53 ELX

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Sep 2026
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

68,680 mi
Last recorded68,680 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 ELX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 18 Sep 2025 68,680 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Sep 2024 68,656 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2023 68,649 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2022 68,609 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 68,487 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2020 68,218 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2019 68,095 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2018 67,478 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2017 66,040 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2016 64,584 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2015 63,391 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2014 62,396 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 61,481 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 60,523 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2011 57,922 miles

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)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 54,985 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 48,948 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 39,916 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2008 29,968 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2007 21,183 miles

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

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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DE53 ELX is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 DE53 ELX, 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 DE53 ELX registered?

DE53 ELX is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 8 January 2004.

Is DE53 ELX safe to buy?

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