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MH54 KMU

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Lpg 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 May 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

123,007 mi
Last recorded123,007 miles
Recorded on22 May 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMH54 KMU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 May 2025 123,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

under side corroded

Pass 28 Mar 2024 113,456 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2023 103,072 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower arm rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 24 Mar 2023 102,973 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all brake pads wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wishbone trailing bush perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear 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 front wishbone trailing bush perishing/cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 24 Mar 2022 93,260 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2020 89,126 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 80,442 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2018 75,742 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2018 75,742 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage insecure both front (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Feb 2017 73,433 miles

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

Fail 21 Feb 2017 73,339 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inner pads plus disc surface heavy corrosion (3.5.1g)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases joint where single pipe separates into two pipes. (7.1.2)

1st attempt failed 2nd attempt lambda limit only just met

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

Pass 8 Mar 2016 68,412 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2016 69,393 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 62,503 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 11 Mar 2014 58,068 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2013 55,062 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 10 Sep 2013 55,062 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)

Pass 24 Sep 2012 52,168 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)

Pass 1 Dec 2011 50,253 miles

Cut in nearside front tyre outer sidewall, no cords showing.

Pass 9 Dec 2010 44,063 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2009 37,792 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 31,421 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 24,646 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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MH54 KMU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 MH54 KMU, 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 MH54 KMU registered?

MH54 KMU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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