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MB04 DFN

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jan 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

154,143 mi
Last recorded154,143 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMB04 DFN
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2024 154,143 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Coolant leak ()

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 9 Jan 2023 150,993 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2022 141,689 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Dec 2020 133,483 miles

Nearside Direction indicator with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning mirror indicator (4.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside and offside bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases nearside rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 2 Dec 2019 127,768 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2018 121,389 miles

Nearside Rear Outer c.v. gaiter is detiorated

Fail 5 Dec 2018 121,389 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Outer c.v. gaiter is detiorated

Pass 28 Nov 2017 112,777 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2016 106,523 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2016 106,521 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2015 99,465 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2015 99,171 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Dec 2014 91,795 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2014 91,786 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Nearside Side repeater excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

Pass 12 Aug 2013 81,144 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2013 81,140 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Aug 2012 71,814 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 56,114 miles
Fail 2 Aug 2011 56,108 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 18 Aug 2010 46,455 miles

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

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2009 35,304 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2008 29,765 miles

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)

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Pass 8 Aug 2007 23,398 miles

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)

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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MB04 DFN is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MB04 DFN, 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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MB04 DFN is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 August 2004.

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