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FH04 DXB

2004 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

138,557 mi
Last recorded138,557 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 DXB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Fail 14 Sep 2022 138,557 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (both) (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Sep 2021 135,576 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2020 133,240 miles

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

Front exhaust system welded and sealed ... advise replace soon

Fail 17 Sep 2020 133,239 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases both sides exhaust front sections leaking (6.1.2 (a))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads wearing ... cannot clearly see to fully assess wear... advise check with wheels off soon (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Exhaust noisy non standard exhaust system fitted (8.1.1 (a))

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

Pass 18 Jun 2019 119,246 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases exhaust noise / slight blow can be heard … unable to identify source / position of leak …. advise monitor condition and replace as required (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated cvj boot pin-holed / slight leak … advise replace asap … leaking slightly close to brakes (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2018 110,835 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Underbody rusting

Pass 17 Jun 2017 103,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes corroding slightly in various places ...not yet to excess ....note not all pipes clearly visible to allow full assessment (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs corroded / brake pads look worn thin ....cannot clearly see to fully assess wear ...advise check soon

non standard exhaust fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 103,042 miles

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

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Brake pipe slightly corroded brake pipes corroding slightly in various places ...not yet to excess ....note not all pipes clearly visible to allow full assessment (3.6.B.2c)

brake discs corroded / brake pads look worn thin ....cannot clearly see to fully assess wear ...advise check soon

non standard exhaust fitted

Pass 17 Jun 2016 97,491 miles

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

roadsprings corroding slightly

Fail 17 Jun 2016 97,491 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)

roadsprings corroding slightly

Pass 20 Jun 2015 88,262 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 87,934 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated 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 25 Jun 2014 68,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

belly plates and trims etc obscuring some components

osf tyre wearing unevenly at edge

Fail 23 Jun 2014 68,218 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside 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 pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

belly plates and trims etc obscuring some components

osf tyre wearing unevenly at edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 51,780 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2013 51,654 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Jun 2012 43,010 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Jun 2012 43,010 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jun 2011 31,844 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 31,844 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 16 Jun 2010 27,876 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 23,449 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 18,900 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 14,585 miles

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)

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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FH04 DXB is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FH04 DXB, 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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FH04 DXB is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 June 2004.

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