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J888 PHG

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2020
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

122,279 mi
Last recorded122,279 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ888 PHG
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2019 122,279 miles

o/s/r tyre low on tread.

Pass 15 Jan 2018 107,785 miles

front tyres low on tread.

rear anti roll bar bushes worn.

Fail 15 Jan 2018 107,785 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

front tyres low on tread.

rear anti roll bar bushes worn.

Pass 31 Jan 2017 95,209 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2015 93,710 miles

front brake discs corroded

n/s/f tyre worn on outer edge

under trays fitted,unable to check some components

Pass 28 Oct 2014 87,473 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2013 78,757 miles

Corrosion offside rear brake disc outer face

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 69,796 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 69,796 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 17 Oct 2011 67,170 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Oct 2011 67,170 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2010 52,129 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust centre section rear bracket broken (system still supported)

Pass 27 Oct 2010 52,129 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

both front tyres worn on outer edges

exhaust centre section rear bracket broken (system still supported)

Pass 5 Oct 2009 42,862 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 40,139 miles

advanced play in o/s/r drop link

advanced wear on front discs

corrosion on exhaust

headlight aims on lower limit

rear discs worn and slightly grooved

Fail 4 Jun 2009 40,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

advanced play in o/s/r drop link

advanced wear on front discs

corrosion on exhaust

headlight aims on lower limit

rear discs worn and slightly grooved

Pass 30 May 2008 30,496 miles

both rear tyres wearing on outer edges

exhaust corroded

rear pads wearing low

stone chips in winscreen

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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J888 PHG 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 70.6%.

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 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 J888 PHG, 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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J888 PHG is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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