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FP54 RVW

2004 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

100,414 mi
Last recorded100,414 miles
Recorded on4 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 RVW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Jan 2019 100,414 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Dec 2017 91,393 miles

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENSION ARMS REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Fail 5 Dec 2017 91,393 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded FLEX TO FLEX (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported MOUNT MISSING (7.1.1)

front brake binding BOTH (3.7.B.1)

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

Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement SUSPENSION ARMS REAR BUSHES (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 86,141 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2015 83,090 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 78,777 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2013 71,499 miles
Fail 10 Dec 2013 71,395 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Dec 2012 67,683 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2012 67,651 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2011 62,658 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Fail 29 Nov 2011 62,504 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 30 Dec 2010 60,153 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outer shoulder

Pass 14 Oct 2009 56,013 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2009 56,013 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 48,747 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 38,212 miles

Advise Light corossion-pitting front and rear brake discs

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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FP54 RVW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 FP54 RVW, 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 FP54 RVW registered?

FP54 RVW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 October 2004.

Is FP54 RVW safe to buy?

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