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HK54 SMU

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

155,074 mi
Last recorded155,074 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 SMU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2018 155,074 miles

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

air conditioning pump noisy

chip in windscreen

surface corrosion to subframes

Fail 12 Feb 2018 155,074 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer sidewall (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

air conditioning pump noisy

chip in windscreen

surface corrosion to subframes

Pass 6 Mar 2017 144,199 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front damage to bumper area

slight damage to windscreen

surface corrosion to undervehicle and suspension components

undervehicle and exhaust system damaged and bent

Fail 28 Feb 2017 143,896 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front to centre joint (7.1.2)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm severely distorted (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light lense broken (1.2.1e)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lense broken (1.1.A.3e)

Rear Anti-roll bar severely distorted at mounting points (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front damage to bumper area

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

slight damage to windscreen

surface corrosion to undervehicle and suspension components

undervehicle and exhaust system damaged and bent

Pass 22 Feb 2016 133,666 miles

anti roll bar bushes have slight wear

front exhaust system suspected exhaust leak under heat sheilds

mud covering complete underside and components

Fail 22 Feb 2016 133,666 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Side repeater has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear tyre badly worn on outer edge 205/55/16

Offside Front exhaust heat shield broken at catalyst area and has bad rattle

anti roll bar bushes have slight wear

front exhaust system suspected exhaust leak under heat sheilds

mud covering complete underside and components

Pass 4 Mar 2015 122,601 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust coroded

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corosion on rear subframe

Fail 4 Mar 2015 122,601 miles

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

plastic sill covers fitted

surface corosion on rear subframe

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust coroded

nearside rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 6 Mar 2014 110,415 miles

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

centre exhaust bracket in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Fail 6 Mar 2014 110,412 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

centre exhaust bracket in poor condition

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

steering judder on lock to lock

Fail 12 Feb 2013 95,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 12 Feb 2013 95,794 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre worn on outer edge

rear exhaust coroded

Pass 22 Nov 2011 79,925 miles

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

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

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

front number plate poor

front tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 29 Nov 2010 72,927 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2010 72,927 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2009 68,437 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2008 54,643 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 40,107 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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HK54 SMU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 HK54 SMU, 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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HK54 SMU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 24 December 2004.

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