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FV04 AYE

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

161,931 mi
Last recorded161,931 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 AYE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2019 161,931 miles

both front tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

brake test not carried out on the rear due to metal brake pipe bust

Fail 2 Dec 2019 161,921 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

both front tyres worn on both inner and outer edges

brake test not carried out on the rear due to metal brake pipe bust

Pass 10 Dec 2018 153,467 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing damage inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2017 144,136 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2016 136,423 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 12 Aug 2015 127,097 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 118,334 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Jul 2013 108,642 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2012 96,343 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2011 84,006 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 71,795 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2009 56,782 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 46,478 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 30,153 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 29,856 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside 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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FV04 AYE is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 FV04 AYE, 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 FV04 AYE registered?

FV04 AYE is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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