MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
162,274 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened Hole/corrosion nearside front of subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill to wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Both front and rear brake back plates corroded and loose
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front and rear brake discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Central Exhaust silencer slightly loose Catalyst joint heavily corroded and very thin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
Coil spring corroded Both front and rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both nearside and offside front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and inner sidewall slightly damaged (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear brake hose ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Rear exhaust joints heavily corroded
Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both front and rear shock absorbers heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Coil spring corroded Front and Rear Springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust joints corroded and thin
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nearside and Offside Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock Absorbers Corroded
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front and Rear Brake backing plates corroded, OSF loose
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside Inner sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount Corroded and broken off floor (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Coil spring corroded Front and Rear Springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Exhaust joints corroded and thin
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Nearside and Offside Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
Front Shock Absorbers Corroded
Front Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Nearside and Offside Front (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front and Rear Brake backing plates corroded, OSF loose
Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside and Offside Inner sills Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective Mount Corroded and broken off floor (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Nearside and Offside (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both Nearside and Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Back plates Corroded. Nearside and Offside, Front and Rear.
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside Front Corroded inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both Nearside and Offside Rear Corroded Inner (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Nearside and Offside Front (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both Nearside and Offside Rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Centre Exhaust Flange Heavily Corroded
Coil spring corroded Both Nearside and Offside Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Both Nearside and Offside Front Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
Centre exhaust joint corroded and breaking away
Coolant leak suspected radiator leaking ()
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front and rear brake back plates corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
Centre exhaust joint corroded and breaking away
Coolant leak suspected radiator leaking ()
Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Front and rear brake back plates corroded
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
Centre exhaust section rear flange corroded and breaking away
Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake back plates holed and corroded
Both rear trailing arm bushes deteriorated
Centre exhaust catalyst flange corroded and worn very thin with rust
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Rear brake back plates holed and corroded
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Centre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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DU54 SMV is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.
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 DU54 SMV, 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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DU54 SMV is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 September 2004.
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