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EW04 MLY

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 Jun 2027
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

257,504 mi
Last recorded257,504 miles
Recorded on18 May 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEW04 MLY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 May 2026 257,504 miles
Pass 7 May 2025 246,028 miles
Pass 28 May 2024 234,517 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2023 220,667 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2022 212,913 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2021 201,005 miles

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Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated deteriorated but preventing the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Jul 2020 191,866 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2020 191,418 miles

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

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

Fail 25 Jan 2020 191,418 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Pass 26 Jan 2019 175,472 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 23 Jan 2018 164,210 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2017 149,817 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2016 143,509 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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EW04 MLY is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 EW04 MLY, 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 EW04 MLY registered?

EW04 MLY is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is EW04 MLY safe to buy?

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