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FP54 WHL

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jan 2023
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

127,920 mi
Last recorded127,920 miles
Recorded on26 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFP54 WHL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Pass 26 Jan 2022 127,920 miles

Centre exhaust bracket broken

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 126,615 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 126,615 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2019 120,232 miles

both rear inner sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Fail 2 Dec 2019 120,184 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

both rear inner sills corroded

rear subframe corroded

Pass 10 Jan 2019 110,912 miles

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

Nearside Rear rear section of inner sill is corroded

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

Offside Rear rear section of inner sill is corroded

Rear Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 26 Nov 2018 109,954 miles

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

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

Front Registration plate inscription illegible number plate is damaged / cracked (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

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

Exhaust mounting defective rear hanger is corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear rear section of inner sill is corroded

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

Offside Rear rear section of inner sill is corroded

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH nearside and offside discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view crack running from top to bottom (3.2 (a) (i))

exhaust heat shield next to fuel tank is loose

Pass 28 Nov 2017 97,532 miles

Front number plate damaged / deteriorated

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

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 28 Nov 2017 97,532 miles

Front number plate damaged / deteriorated

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Rear brake pads wearing low

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Nov 2016 81,354 miles

Front number plate deteriorated

Rear seats folded so cant check seats or belts

Pass 8 Sep 2015 67,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Sep 2015 67,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Sep 2014 64,882 miles

wiper blades weak

Pass 17 Sep 2013 61,382 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 58,908 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2010 56,034 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 56,034 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2009 53,334 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2009 53,334 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 24 Nov 2008 50,242 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2008 50,242 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

play in both rear roll bar links

rear brake discs rusty

Pass 7 Dec 2007 47,932 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 47,932 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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FP54 WHL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 WHL, 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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FP54 WHL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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