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FV53 WUL

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

70,732 mi
Last recorded70,732 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 WUL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Fail 12 May 2011 70,732 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

light wiper mark front screen

Pass 12 May 2011 70,732 miles

light wiper mark front screen

Fail 18 Apr 2010 63,835 miles

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

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

light wiper marks. meets requirements.

n/s/f outer tyre wall nicks, just meets requirements.

o/s beam pattern just meets requirements. n/s headlight adjustor suspect.

Pass 18 Apr 2010 63,835 miles

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

light wiper marks. meets requirements.

n/s/f outer tyre wall nicks, just meets requirements.

o/s beam pattern just meets requirements. n/s headlight adjustor suspect.

Pass 18 Feb 2009 54,593 miles

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

Fail 18 Feb 2009 54,593 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2007 39,174 miles

n/s/r tyre worn on edge

Pass 29 Sep 2006 30,439 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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FV53 WUL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV53 WUL, 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 FV53 WUL registered?

FV53 WUL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 January 2004.

Is FV53 WUL safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 WUL shows 8 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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