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KU04 JCS

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jan 2026
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

177,117 mi
Last recorded177,117 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKU04 JCS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2025 177,117 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2025 177,117 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 175,039 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2024 175,038 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 24 Jan 2023 171,148 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2022 160,501 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2019 156,890 miles

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 14 Aug 2019 156,862 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Aug 2018 148,719 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2018 148,717 miles

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Jun 2017 139,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame (6.1.B.2)

under trays fitted

Fail 14 Jun 2017 139,580 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

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

Rear Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)

Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sub frame (6.1.B.2)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 10 Jun 2016 131,004 miles

Offside Front tyre bold on inner edge

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 12 Jun 2015 119,254 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2014 105,007 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Jun 2013 96,603 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 89,969 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Jun 2011 83,466 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 73,083 miles

rear brake pads very close to being on metal and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 22 May 2009 64,543 miles
Fail 15 May 2008 55,457 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 15 May 2008 55,457 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 41,199 miles

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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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KU04 JCS is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 KU04 JCS, 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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What year was KU04 JCS registered?

KU04 JCS is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 May 2004.

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