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FE53 RHK

2004 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Nov 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

113,278 mi
Last recorded113,278 miles
Recorded on24 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE53 RHK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Oct 2025 113,278 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2024 112,874 miles

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

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

vehicle structure has corrosion

Pass 3 Nov 2023 112,362 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2022 110,608 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2022 109,843 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2021 107,920 miles

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

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 30 Jan 2020 103,851 miles

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

front brakes binding slighly

Fail 28 Jan 2020 103,851 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

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

front brakes binding slighly

Pass 21 Jan 2019 93,058 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear number plate not level

Fail 21 Jan 2019 93,058 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive from gearbox (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rusty (1.1.11 (c))

Rear number plate not level

Pass 9 Jan 2018 88,879 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jan 2017 84,223 miles

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Fail 17 Jan 2017 84,223 miles

Headlamp aim too high both (1.8)

Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jan 2016 78,740 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2015 73,828 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

exhaust back box flange corroded

Pass 8 Jan 2014 69,509 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jan 2013 63,750 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

engine check light on , slight bind front offside brake, centre exhaust hanger detached

Pass 11 Jan 2012 58,748 miles

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

engine management light illuminated on dash

Pass 12 Jan 2011 53,034 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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 20 Jan 2010 45,880 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2009 37,874 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside front wiper end splitting

Fail 21 Jan 2009 21,711 miles

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

nearside front wiper end splitting

Pass 15 Jan 2008 32,224 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2007 23,486 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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FE53 RHK is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 FE53 RHK, 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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FE53 RHK is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 February 2004.

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