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FA04 HRD

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

134,380 mi
Last recorded134,380 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFA04 HRD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 134,380 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2019 134,233 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen washers weak

Pass 17 Jul 2018 134,140 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2017 133,678 miles

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

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

Fail 9 Jun 2017 133,668 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 130,157 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 122,176 miles

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 23 Apr 2015 122,176 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 Apr 2014 114,170 miles

centre and rear exhaust joints corroded

Fail 22 Apr 2014 114,120 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

centre and rear exhaust joints corroded

Pass 17 Apr 2013 110,264 miles

exhaust center section badly corroded

Pass 7 Sep 2012 103,245 miles

middle exhaust front flange badly corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Fail 5 Sep 2012 103,216 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

middle exhaust front flange badly corroded

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 2 Sep 2011 89,425 miles

Both front lower suspension rear rubber bushes ageing.

Cut N/S/R tyre side wall

Front brake pads 50/50

Middle rear exhaust mount temporary fix?

Rear exhaust rusty not yet blowing

Slight wear o/s/f antiroll bar link

rear Brake ferrels rusty

Pass 7 Sep 2010 80,305 miles

centre exhaust mounting modification?

exhaust rusty not yet blowing

slight wear o/s front and rear anti roll bar links

Pass 10 Sep 2009 69,173 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)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 54,491 miles

Brake pads front and rear 50/50

tyres front and rear 50/50

Fail 30 Jul 2007 41,990 miles

Brake fluid level

Exhaust rusty not yet blowing.

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

Rear brake pads low

Pass 30 Jul 2007 41,990 miles

Brake fluid level

Exhaust rusty not yet blowing.

Rear brake pads low

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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FA04 HRD is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 FA04 HRD, 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 FA04 HRD registered?

FA04 HRD is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 August 2004.

Is FA04 HRD safe to buy?

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