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LJ04 XYS

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2021
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

126,447 mi
Last recorded126,447 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 126,447 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2017 108,994 miles

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

NSR wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Oct 2017 108,994 miles

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

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

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

NSR wheel bearing slightly noisy

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2016 100,180 miles

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

NSR exhaust box cracked at joint Centre exhaust front loint has slight blow

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 4 Nov 2016 100,180 miles

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

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

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

NSR exhaust box cracked at joint Centre exhaust front loint has slight blow

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

Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 91,230 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust rusted and in poor condition

Pass 21 Nov 2014 90,850 miles

Battery clamp adrift.

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

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

Fail 20 Nov 2014 90,850 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Battery clamp adrift.

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2013 76,233 miles

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

Fail 19 Nov 2013 76,233 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 1 Nov 2012 52,900 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2012 52,900 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Pass 15 Nov 2011 37,124 miles

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

Fail 14 Nov 2011 37,124 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

All tyres pressures low causing tyre wear

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Nov 2010 27,696 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 23,499 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 19,866 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2007 18,318 miles
Fail 28 Nov 2007 18,318 miles

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

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 XYS is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 XYS, 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 XYS is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 April 2004.

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