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HV04 WLK

2004 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

140,446 mi
Last recorded140,446 miles
Recorded on27 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 WLK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 27 Mar 2019 140,446 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip center (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Mar 2018 135,787 miles

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

Fail 28 Mar 2018 135,787 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 123,409 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit + wearing at edges (4.1.E.1)

exhaust mount broken but exhaust still supported

Pass 4 Apr 2016 110,718 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner (4.1.E.1)

ex mount broken but exhaust supported

Fail 24 Mar 2016 110,650 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner (4.1.E.1)

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

ex mount broken but exhaust supported

Pass 2 Apr 2015 101,046 miles
Fail 25 Mar 2015 100,948 miles

Offside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Steering system excessively tight (2.2.D.1)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 90,973 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 76,120 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR DROP LINKS WORN

O/S/R SHOCK ABSORBER LEAKING

SLIGHT PLAY IN REAR ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES

Pass 30 Mar 2012 71,753 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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate loose

Fail 30 Mar 2012 71,753 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

rear no plate loose

Pass 5 Apr 2011 67,945 miles

front brake discs pitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 57,376 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/r tyre wearing on outside edge

o/s and n/s/f tyres wearing on inside and outside edges

Pass 18 Mar 2009 46,882 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2009 46,777 miles

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

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

nearside rear bumber moulding inscure

Pass 11 Mar 2008 36,847 miles

Centre Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 28,055 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/side wiper blade split at end off rubber

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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HV04 WLK is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 HV04 WLK, 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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HV04 WLK is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 March 2004.

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