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GU04 WWV

2004 Subaru Legacy

Gold Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

148,587 mi
Last recorded148,587 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU04 WWV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2020 148,587 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear tailgate handle requires attension

Fail 2 Mar 2020 148,587 miles

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

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Body component insecure wheel arch moulding (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriated

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside headlamp lens deteriated

Rear tailgate handle requires attension

Pass 5 Mar 2019 123,661 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear suspension trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Mar 2019 123,659 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure large splits in tread runs (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Plate cracked (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside rear suspension trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside rear suspension trailing arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Rear brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2018 118,442 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall cut not deep enough to expose cords

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

Fail 18 Apr 2018 118,441 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre outer sidewall cut not deep enough to expose cords

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)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 112,541 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre inner edge bald

Offside Front Wheel binding

Pass 7 Apr 2016 110,635 miles

Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside/Offside (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

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

Pass 15 Apr 2015 107,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight resistance felt from offside front brake,but not enough to effect the brake readings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 Apr 2015 107,619 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Slight resistance felt from offside front brake,but not enough to effect the brake readings

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Apr 2014 101,379 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2013 93,559 miles

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

both rear tyre treads getting low

front brake pads appear low

rear discs worn

Pass 20 Mar 2012 84,189 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre worn outer edge

rear brake discs worn

Pass 18 Apr 2011 74,142 miles

rear brake discs worn

rear brake pads appear low

Pass 15 Apr 2010 66,626 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2010 66,564 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2009 56,109 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 44,860 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2008 44,860 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 16 May 2007 37,805 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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GU04 WWV is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Gold with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 GU04 WWV, 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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GU04 WWV is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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