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HN54 TVC

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

123,032 mi
Last recorded123,032 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN54 TVC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2020 123,032 miles

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

all suspension arms and links corroded

Fail 14 Feb 2020 123,032 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play hub nut missing (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

Offside Front inner wing chassis plat lose

Offside Rear exhaust bracket to chassis corroded

Rear suspension sub frame badly corrode not holed

all suspension arms and links corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Fail 8 Feb 2020 122,906 miles

Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn under load (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers damaged to the extent that it does not function spring seat corroded away (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

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

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

Offside Front inner wing chassis plat lose

Offside Rear exhaust bracket to chassis corroded

Rear suspension sub frame badly corrode not holed

all suspension arms and links corroded

o/s and n/s inner sills corroded

Pass 26 Sep 2018 121,006 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

under car is corroded

Pass 19 Sep 2017 117,162 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened x2 (2.4.G.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 and slight bind on nsf (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front tyre has several cracks appearing on inner edge

Oil leak ()

front exhaust section has signs of corrosion

Pass 26 Sep 2016 108,785 miles

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

plastic covers fitted on sills

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Fail 16 Sep 2016 108,780 miles

Brake hose bulging under pressure NO BRAKE HOSES CHECKED DUE TO BURST PIPE (3.6.B.3)

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top + bottom boots (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear flex (3.6.B.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake pipe leaking to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Offside Rear tyre starting to crack on inner sidewall

plastic covers fitted on sills

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection of some underside components

Pass 10 Sep 2015 100,353 miles

various front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Fail 7 Sep 2015 100,349 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and rear (7.1.2)

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

various front and rear brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 18 Sep 2014 95,666 miles

both front tyre treads are low

front and rear exhaust have minor leaks

o/s repeater is damaged

o/s/ head light requires attention

o/s/r brake disc is corroded

various brake pipes are corroded

Pass 20 Sep 2013 90,579 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 86,685 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2011 81,549 miles

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

front discs slightly pitted

Fail 17 Oct 2011 81,549 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

front discs slightly pitted

Pass 7 Jan 2011 77,704 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 7 Jan 2011 77,704 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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 11 Dec 2009 70,656 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 10 Dec 2009 70,656 miles

Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 24 Nov 2008 62,046 miles

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

Fail 24 Nov 2008 62,046 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Dec 2007 50,173 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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HN54 TVC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 HN54 TVC, 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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HN54 TVC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 December 2004.

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