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FM53 BGF

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

121,961 mi
Last recorded121,961 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM53 BGF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2023 121,961 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 31 Oct 2023 121,960 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both Front (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Macpherson strut damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Steering component casing fixing bolts missing Both N S F and O S F track rod ends Castle nuts Split pins MISSING (2.1.2 (c) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 30 May 2022 114,228 miles

All suspension corroded

Both outer side skirts fitted at the time of test

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fail 28 May 2022 114,228 miles

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both front lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Both rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

All suspension corroded

Both outer side skirts fitted at the time of test

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

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Light lens slightly damaged

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

Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front and rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 11 May 2021 105,196 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General under body corrosion

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Skirt fitted on both outer sill at the time of test

Fail 10 May 2021 105,196 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre (6.1.2 (a))

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

General under body corrosion

Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Both inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged Side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Skirt fitted on both outer sill at the time of test

Pass 7 May 2020 102,982 miles

Generally a lot of surface rust on underside of vehicle

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 20 Feb 2020 102,981 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded onto caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe broken (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes to rear of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 20 Dec 2018 101,129 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2018 101,126 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 95,820 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

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

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

Offside Front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear tyre worn on outer edge

both rear shock absorbers have slightly reduced damping effect

brake pedal anti slip slightly worn

front subframe corroded but not significantly weakened

rear subframe corroded but not significantly weakened

some brake pipes covered in grease not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 13 Dec 2016 86,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edges

brake pedal rubber worn and small split

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 12 Dec 2016 86,692 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn on outer edges

brake pedal rubber worn and small split

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 20 Nov 2015 78,751 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

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

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

both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to delaminate

brake pedal rubber worn and small split

slight bind on both front wheels

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 2 Dec 2014 69,996 miles

Both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to delaminate.

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2013 61,185 miles

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Fail 19 Dec 2013 61,185 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

NEARSIDE FRONT TYRE BALD ON OUTER EDGE

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust deteriorated

slight play in rear anti-roll bar bushes

Pass 10 Dec 2012 54,042 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2012 46,405 miles

EDGES OF N.S. FRONT TYRE NO TREAD

Pass 19 Jan 2011 41,388 miles

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

Pass 26 Jan 2010 34,323 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)

Fail 29 Jan 2009 33,048 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 29 Jan 2009 33,048 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2008 29,921 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2007 23,828 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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FM53 BGF is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 FM53 BGF, 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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FM53 BGF is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 January 2004.

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