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GD04 GRU

2004 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2015
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,101 mi
Last recorded127,101 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGD04 GRU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Fail 11 Jun 2015 127,101 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

MIL: On

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

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

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 23 Jun 2014 122,775 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jun 2013 118,092 miles

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)

Fail 20 Jun 2013 118,092 miles

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

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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 13 Nov 2012 112,660 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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)

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 9 Nov 2011 109,076 miles

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 25 Nov 2010 105,977 miles

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)

n/s/f tyre side wall outter small cut

Pass 12 Nov 2009 100,800 miles

n/s/f tyre small cut in side wall

Pass 5 Dec 2008 94,967 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2008 91,440 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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GD04 GRU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 GD04 GRU, 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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GD04 GRU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 July 2004.

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