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HV04 XEC

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

124,656 mi
Last recorded124,656 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV04 XEC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2019 124,656 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jan 2018 121,204 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2018 121,203 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2017 117,863 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Fail 13 Jan 2017 117,860 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 up the side of the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

all 4 tyres starting to perish

Pass 18 Jan 2016 114,626 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Jan 2015 111,139 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2014 108,010 miles

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

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

brake fluid level between min' and max'

offside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 8 Jan 2013 101,357 miles

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)

Pass 16 Jan 2012 94,451 miles
Fail 10 Jan 2012 94,341 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 89,771 miles

nearside front wheel slightly binding

Pass 19 Jan 2010 83,582 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 76,385 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 60,845 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2007 44,049 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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HV04 XEC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 XEC, 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 XEC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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