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LU04 JVF

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Nov 2026
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

115,216 mi
Last recorded115,216 miles
Recorded on7 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLU04 JVF
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Nov 2025 115,216 miles

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edges (both) (5.2.3 (e))

under-trays fitted

Pass 15 Nov 2024 107,330 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2023 96,385 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2022 89,001 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on outer edge not yet deep enough to expose construction of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not yet deep enough to expose construction of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fail 19 Nov 2022 89,001 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing split on outer edge not yet deep enough to expose construction of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing not yet deep enough to expose construction of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Jan 2021 86,729 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front windscreen chipped

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

Fail 16 Jan 2021 86,729 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Front windscreen chipped

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

Pass 7 Aug 2019 78,327 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2018 73,192 miles

engine covers under trays fitted

Pass 8 Jul 2017 68,885 miles

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

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

Pass 20 May 2016 61,281 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Vehicles internal headlamp adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 20 May 2015 52,117 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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LU04 JVF is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LU04 JVF, 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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LU04 JVF is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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