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LJ04 FOD

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Feb 2021
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

161,767 mi
Last recorded161,767 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 FOD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2021 161,767 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Service brake grabbing severely Binding (1.2.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Union into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))

ALL brake backing plates corroded / breaking away

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule NSF / OSR / NSR (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Central Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Diff support housing (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Exhaust system corroded on joins

Gearbox oil pan corroded/weeping oil

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 158,366 miles

ALL brake backing plates heavily corroded

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear diff housing x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brakes squeak when testing with Decelerometer

Exhaust system corroded front/middle

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slow to retract, had to be helped back slightly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 30 Jan 2020 158,360 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

ALL brake backing plates heavily corroded

Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush slightly worn Rear diff housing x2 (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brakes squeak when testing with Decelerometer

Exhaust system corroded front/middle

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed Slow to retract, had to be helped back slightly (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2019 151,158 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 7 Feb 2019 151,068 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Abnormal wear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 142,959 miles

ABS light illuminated during brake test, stayed off for remainder of test

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

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2017 134,006 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2017 133,815 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 123,365 miles

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

Fail 12 Feb 2016 123,365 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 111,467 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2014 98,996 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 98,996 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 31 May 2013 97,042 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Inner Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

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

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

Offside Inner Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 21 Mar 2012 89,324 miles

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

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

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

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

adv rear coil springs coroded slightly

Fail 19 Mar 2012 89,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

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

adv rear coil springs coroded slightly

Pass 14 Sep 2011 77,190 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2010 68,596 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 49,972 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2007 38,980 miles

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

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

both dipped beam aims on 2% minimum limit

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 FOD is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 FOD, 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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LJ04 FOD is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 April 2004.

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