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MJ54 EEU

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2015
Tests13 (8 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate61.5%

Mileage

129,393 mi
Last recorded129,393 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ54 EEU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

8 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2014 129,393 miles

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

Fail 17 Oct 2014 129,393 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2013 111,998 miles

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

both side repeater lamp repaired with tape.

n/s and o/s body damaged.

Fail 3 Oct 2013 111,755 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

both side repeater lamp repaired with tape.

eml lamp indicates a fault.

n/s and o/s body damaged.

Pass 9 Oct 2012 95,945 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2012 95,945 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Oct 2011 79,790 miles

n/s wing mirror side repeater cracked

Fail 12 Oct 2011 79,443 miles

Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

n/s wing mirror side repeater cracked

Pass 21 Oct 2010 63,671 miles

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)

Fail 13 Oct 2010 63,352 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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)

Pass 13 Oct 2009 46,134 miles

damage to n/s/f lower suspension arm and mounting

Pass 21 Oct 2008 28,541 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2007 20,045 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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MJ54 EEU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.

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 MJ54 EEU, 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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MJ54 EEU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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