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DU54 SNJ

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2021
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

78,862 mi
Last recorded78,862 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU54 SNJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2020 78,862 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2020 78,862 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2018 75,773 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 4 Dec 2018 75,713 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 1 Dec 2017 73,397 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 73,395 miles

Brake performance not tested decelerometer test required and due to steering problems unable to road test (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)

Power steering pump drive system defective belt split (2.3.6)

Steering system excessively rough belt split possible pump problem (2.2.D.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2016 68,732 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Fail 5 Dec 2016 68,732 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre low on pressure

Pass 7 Dec 2015 62,563 miles

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing also on 2ml

Offside Front tyre cracking/perishing also on 2ml

Fail 7 Dec 2015 62,563 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front tyre cracking/perishing also on 2ml

Offside Front tyre cracking/perishing also on 2ml

Pass 4 Dec 2014 54,689 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 45,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside rear tyre has damage on outer sidewall but has been glued together, unable to fully assess condition

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

Fail 5 Dec 2013 45,604 miles

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside rear tyre has damage on outer sidewall but has been glued together, unable to fully assess condition

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

Pass 6 Dec 2012 40,872 miles
Fail 6 Dec 2012 40,868 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Brake discs corroded.

Exhaust back box to middle section has slight blow.

Fail 10 Nov 2010 38,543 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to n/s/r tyre side wall, bulge/imperfection on tyre side wall advise tyre is checked regularly or replaced

front and rear brakes worn

n/s/r tyre worn on edge, centre 3/4 ok at time of test

o/s/f wiper blade smears screen slightly

Pass 10 Nov 2010 38,543 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

damage to n/s/r tyre side wall, bulge/imperfection on tyre side wall advise tyre is checked regularly or replaced

front and rear brakes worn

n/s/r tyre worn on edge, centre 3/4 ok at time of test

o/s/f wiper blade smears screen slightly

Pass 19 Nov 2009 25,142 miles

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

slight sidewall damage to n/s front tyre

Pass 18 Nov 2008 16,907 miles

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

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

both front discs corroded.

both front tyres worn on edges, centre 3/4 ok at time of test.

cut in drivers rear tyre side wall, can not see braid at time of test.

Pass 13 Sep 2007 13,080 miles

both front tyres worn on edges, centre 3/4 ok at time of test.

front number plate deteriorated slightly,

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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DU54 SNJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 DU54 SNJ, 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 SNJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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