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DU04 SYA

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

149,953 mi
Last recorded149,953 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 SYA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 149,953 miles

off side front inner wheel rim dented

slight exhaust blow

Fail 29 Mar 2017 149,953 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

off side front inner wheel rim dented

slight exhaust blow

Pass 8 Mar 2016 133,707 miles
Fail 29 Feb 2016 133,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside rear tyre has a small cut in side wall

Pass 6 Mar 2015 126,889 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

some wall cracking in both side front tyres

Fail 6 Mar 2015 126,889 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

some wall cracking in both side front tyres

some wall damage in nearside rear tyre

Pass 6 Mar 2014 119,741 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre Bulge(slightly)on outer wall Near Side and Offside front wiper blade rubber minor split

Fail 6 Mar 2014 119,741 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre Bulge(slightly)on outer wall Near Side and Offside front wiper blade rubber minor split

Pass 1 Feb 2013 104,151 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2013 104,150 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit bonding failed and part of unit is likely to become displaced (2.4.F.2)

Pass 28 Mar 2012 101,553 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Apr 2011 90,854 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

rear brake discs worn

slight blow rear exhaust y piece

Pass 24 Mar 2010 77,062 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 64,714 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 53,423 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2008 53,423 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2007 40,925 miles

both rear tyre worn on inner and outer edges, centre 3/4 ok

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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DU04 SYA is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DU04 SYA, 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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What year was DU04 SYA registered?

DU04 SYA is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 March 2004.

Is DU04 SYA safe to buy?

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