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LM04 CXC

2004 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Dec 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

177,172 mi
Last recorded177,172 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 CXC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2018 177,172 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2017 163,468 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Fail 20 Oct 2017 163,468 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

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

Pass 25 Oct 2016 143,773 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2015 126,785 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2014 111,901 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

both front brake disc back plates corroded

exhaust very corroded

Pass 22 Oct 2013 94,929 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE;NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL CUT.

Fail 21 Oct 2013 94,929 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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)

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

STRONGLY ADVISE;NEARSIDE REAR TYRE OUTER WALL CUT.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 83,000 miles

both front wish bone rear suspension bushes perished & just pass test

slight wear in anti roll bar links

Fail 1 Nov 2012 83,000 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

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

both front wish bone rear suspension bushes perished & just pass test

slight wear in anti roll bar links

Pass 5 Sep 2011 74,745 miles

all advisories just passed test

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 20 Aug 2010 62,895 miles

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

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

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

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

n/s/f tyre has a cut in the side, but there are no plys exposed

Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,918 miles

n/s and o/s front lower suspension arm rear bushes perished

Pass 20 Aug 2008 22,378 miles

child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

cut in nearside rear tyre inner edge

unable to check certain items due to plastic shielding

Pass 10 Jul 2007 17,742 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Unable to see some testable items due to plastic covers

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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LM04 CXC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LM04 CXC, 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 LM04 CXC registered?

LM04 CXC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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