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LJ04 DXC

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Oct 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

141,268 mi
Last recorded141,268 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 DXC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 141,268 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 134,465 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2017 134,462 miles

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)

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

Pass 12 Sep 2016 129,572 miles

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

sill covers fitted

Fail 6 Sep 2016 129,551 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (5.2.6)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)

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

engine management lamp indicates a fault

sill covers fitted

Pass 29 Oct 2015 122,944 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 122,939 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Stop lamp has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 113,885 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 113,882 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 22 Oct 2013 100,370 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 90,374 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 82,014 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2010 71,877 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 63,834 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 63,823 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Oct 2008 53,777 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 39,783 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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LJ04 DXC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc 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 LJ04 DXC, 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 LJ04 DXC registered?

LJ04 DXC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 May 2004.

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