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EJ53 SWN

2004 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

109,009 mi
Last recorded109,009 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ53 SWN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2017 109,009 miles

both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

slight play both rear anti roll bar links

Fail 29 Mar 2017 109,009 miles

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

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

both rear anti roll bar 'D' bushes worn

slight play both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 8 Apr 2016 98,419 miles

Front Front tyres worn on inner edge

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)

Fail 30 Mar 2016 98,401 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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 tyres worn on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2015 89,708 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)

Fail 4 Apr 2015 89,708 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)

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

Pass 13 Mar 2014 81,498 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2014 81,498 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 13 Mar 2013 71,912 miles

front brake pad's look to be getting low

n/s front tyre worn heavy on edges

o/s front tyre worn heavy on edges

Pass 7 Mar 2012 64,349 miles

n/s front tyre side wall damage

n/s iner front tyre worn smoth, tracking?

o/s rear tyre side wall damage

Fail 6 Mar 2012 64,345 miles

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

n/s front tyre side wall damage

n/s iner front tyre worn smoth, tracking?

o/s rear tyre side wall damage

Pass 19 Jan 2011 54,346 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2011 54,346 miles

Nearside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 44,610 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2010 44,610 miles

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

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

nearside and offside front tyres are wearing on the edges

Pass 19 Jan 2009 38,147 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 24 Jan 2008 33,328 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2008 33,328 miles

Nearside Front An item not tested (Manual) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely (3.7.C.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2007 29,314 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2006 29,297 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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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EJ53 SWN is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 EJ53 SWN, 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 EJ53 SWN registered?

EJ53 SWN is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 January 2004.

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