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KB53 DHU

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Aug 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

106,310 mi
Last recorded106,310 miles
Recorded on10 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKB53 DHU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Aug 2016 106,310 miles

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Fail 9 Aug 2016 106,310 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

rear brake discs in poor condition

Pass 29 Jun 2015 94,827 miles

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 29 Jun 2015 94,827 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 4 Jun 2014 83,877 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2013 76,201 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 14 May 2012 67,117 miles

Exhaust system joints are corroded. Rear anti roll bar bushes and links are worn. Front suspension arm bushes are deteriated. Corrsion showing on front brake discs.

Pass 10 May 2011 53,623 miles

Front suspension lower arm rear bushes are weak and seperating.

Pass 9 Jun 2010 46,114 miles

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Fail 7 Jun 2010 46,114 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 23 Jul 2009 38,145 miles

ADVISE : FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND BRAKE PADS WORN.

ADVISE : FRONT SUSPENSION TRACK CONTROL ARM BUSHES WORN.

Pass 13 Aug 2008 30,133 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2008 27,120 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 20,636 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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KB53 DHU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 KB53 DHU, 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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KB53 DHU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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