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FX04 XXS

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Aug 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

197,349 mi
Last recorded197,349 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX04 XXS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2024 197,349 miles

Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2024 197,335 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

whole under side of vehicle covered in underseal

Pass 12 May 2023 195,184 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 May 2022 192,815 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 May 2022 192,811 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Cross member. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength Sill panel. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both. (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2021 191,947 miles

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Fail 14 May 2021 191,937 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine cover fitted

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 23 May 2019 189,172 miles

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

Nearside headlight beam pattern weak

Pass 19 Jun 2018 176,660 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round except OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round except OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced and side light dim (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 176,581 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all round except OSF (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all round except OSF (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced and side light dim (4.3.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 May 2017 158,502 miles

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Fail 17 May 2017 158,502 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 20 May 2016 144,718 miles
Fail 20 May 2016 144,718 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 129,400 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 120,383 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 118,997 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Jun 2012 109,284 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2011 96,234 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 84,137 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2010 84,118 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2009 71,813 miles

o/s washer poor operation

rear wiper blade split

small dent on o/s of bonnet

Pass 30 May 2008 61,239 miles

Both front discs showing signs of corrosion.

Both front tyres low on tread.

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 2 May 2007 47,981 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FX04 XXS is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 FX04 XXS, 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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FX04 XXS is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 22 April 2004.

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