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FV04 AYN

2004 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Sep 2016
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

120,522 mi
Last recorded120,522 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV04 AYN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 120,522 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

eml on

Fail 16 Sep 2015 120,522 miles

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Rear tyre has a deep cut to side wall

eml on

Pass 20 Sep 2014 112,217 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2014 112,217 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 102,678 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 94,940 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

no oil showing on dipstick

Pass 17 Oct 2011 83,579 miles

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

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)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 81,618 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2010 74,529 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 1 Apr 2010 74,529 miles

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at wishbone bearing (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 21 Apr 2009 69,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 21 Apr 2009 69,684 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower wishbone bearing (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 30 Apr 2008 63,527 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 55,375 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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FV04 AYN is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 FV04 AYN, 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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FV04 AYN is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 14 July 2004.

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