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KR54 TBO

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

122,971 mi
Last recorded122,971 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKR54 TBO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2022 122,971 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2021 114,838 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 114,834 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened arm holed near ball joint / anti roll bar linkage (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 107,448 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust mount broken

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover broken

play in both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Fail 12 Sep 2020 107,446 miles

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Nearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong type bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible wrong type bulb fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended fog light not working (4.10 (c) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

front exhaust mount broken

n/s/f inner wheel arch cover broken

play in both rear anti-roll bar D bushes

Pass 30 Oct 2019 97,437 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Oct 2019 97,437 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2018 89,428 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2018 89,428 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Nov 2017 82,554 miles

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

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

Fail 13 Nov 2017 82,549 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

eml on

engine oil low

Pass 6 Sep 2016 77,539 miles

Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 23 Aug 2016 77,539 miles

Front Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both sides marked with yellow (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 76,721 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion under radiator (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Inner Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Inner Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement back (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear child seats fitted obscuring belt checks

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

Under trays fitted o/s + n/s obscuring testable items

Pass 16 Oct 2014 71,531 miles

Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Radius arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 8 Oct 2013 64,705 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Oct 2013 64,705 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2012 58,501 miles

Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2011 52,735 miles

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

all brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Dec 2010 46,299 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 38,412 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2008 30,457 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 20,444 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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KR54 TBO is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 KR54 TBO, 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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KR54 TBO is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 December 2004.

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