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FJ54 FDV

2004 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2021
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

110,479 mi
Last recorded110,479 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFJ54 FDV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 110,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

underneath of vehicle rusty

Fail 19 Jul 2019 110,479 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

underneath of vehicle rusty

Pass 6 Jun 2018 102,687 miles

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

rear brake pads worn to limit

subframes rusty

Pass 7 Jun 2017 94,104 miles

both front spring cups corroded

Pass 8 Jun 2016 84,323 miles

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

both front spring cups corroded

exhaust heavily repaired

Fail 27 May 2016 84,231 miles

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

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

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

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

both front spring cups corroded

exhaust heavily repaired

Pass 27 May 2015 74,943 miles

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

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

exhaust system heavily repaired

o/s/f pads worn low

Pass 2 May 2014 64,989 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre bald on outer edge

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge

rear exhaust section heavily bandaged

n/s/f tyre worn to limit bald on outer edge

Pass 4 May 2013 54,402 miles

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

Pass 6 Sep 2011 37,890 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2011 37,889 miles

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

Pass 7 Sep 2009 16,783 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 Sep 2008 16,588 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 14,315 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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FJ54 FDV is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 FJ54 FDV, 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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FJ54 FDV is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 September 2004.

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