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GK53 OBL

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2013
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

71,829 mi
Last recorded71,829 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2012
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 OBL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2012 71,829 miles

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush perishing and cracking

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush perishing and cracking

rear exhaust section has slight blow

Fail 7 Nov 2012 71,824 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

n/s/f lower wishbone rear bush perishing and cracking

o/s/f anti roll bar link has slight play

o/s/f lower wishbone rear bush perishing and cracking

rear exhaust section has slight blow

Pass 18 Oct 2011 56,770 miles

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 56,770 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 22 Jan 2011 43,929 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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GK53 OBL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 GK53 OBL, 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 GK53 OBL registered?

GK53 OBL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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