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HV53 OVN

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

157,239 mi
Last recorded157,239 miles
Recorded on11 Oct 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 OVN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Oct 2016 157,239 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2015 148,299 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2014 133,631 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Oct 2013 124,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 14 Oct 2013 124,231 miles

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

Offside Front An item not tested (Manual)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 123,482 miles

both rear brake discs worn/corroded

front brake imbalance

front brake pads low [ close to limit replace soon]

n/s/f tyre low on inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre very close to limit[replace soon] also nail in tread

one element of centre rear stop lamp not working

rear brake pads low

various corroded brake pipe ends

Fail 1 Nov 2012 123,482 miles

Nearside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear brake discs worn/corroded

front brake imbalance

front brake pads low [ close to limit replace soon]

n/s/f tyre low on inner shoulder

o/s/f tyre very close to limit[replace soon] also nail in tread

one element of centre rear stop lamp not working

rear brake pads low

various corroded brake pipe ends

Pass 12 Jan 2012 120,690 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2011 113,756 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2011 113,756 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 98,486 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2010 98,473 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2009 81,683 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 65,134 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2008 65,134 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jan 2007 46,373 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2007 46,370 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

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

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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HV53 OVN is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 HV53 OVN, 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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HV53 OVN is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 February 2004.

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