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HWR 104G

2004 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Nov 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

154,631 mi
Last recorded154,631 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHWR 104G
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2025 154,631 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 2 Sep 2024 153,777 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Aug 2023 153,485 miles

Exhaust CAT flange corroded and weak.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2022 153,033 miles

Exhaust flange corroded and weak.(front cat)

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Aug 2021 152,462 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2020 151,992 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 151,014 miles

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Fail 24 Apr 2019 151,011 miles

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 2 May 2018 150,517 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2018 150,517 miles

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

Pass 21 Apr 2017 146,927 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2016 139,728 miles
Pass 27 May 2015 131,866 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 23 May 2014 124,377 miles
Pass 24 May 2013 117,733 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 111,056 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2011 103,180 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 103,180 miles

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

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

Pass 17 May 2010 93,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 17 May 2010 93,235 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 14 May 2009 81,750 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 70,927 miles
Pass 16 May 2007 52,943 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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HWR 104G is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 HWR 104G, 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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HWR 104G is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 June 2004.

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