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DX54 XSJ

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

244,025 mi
Last recorded244,025 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDX54 XSJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2021 244,025 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 244,025 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Nov 2020 230,936 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2020 230,934 miles

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 221,766 miles

Offside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2018 209,563 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 198,316 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

rear differential is noisy

Fail 19 Oct 2017 198,315 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing is slightly noisy

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush has slight play (2.4.G.2)

rear differential is noisy

Pass 25 Oct 2016 182,691 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a cut within the tread but within requierments (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 25 Oct 2016 182,691 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and has a cut within the tread but within requierments (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 10 Nov 2015 171,212 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 upper limit of acceptable play (2.4.G.2)

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 5 Nov 2014 160,421 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2014 160,421 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 147,152 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 147,152 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

front and rear anti roll bar bushes and links worn

Pass 2 Nov 2012 135,007 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 121,425 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2011 121,425 miles

Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

Pass 6 Oct 2010 103,107 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2009 87,457 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2008 69,455 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2007 51,260 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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DX54 XSJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 DX54 XSJ, 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 DX54 XSJ registered?

DX54 XSJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 November 2004.

Is DX54 XSJ safe to buy?

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