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NL54 EAW

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2026
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

146,542 mi
Last recorded146,542 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 EAW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2025 146,542 miles

subframe and general under vehicle corroded, under vehicle covered by substance

Fail 7 Jan 2025 146,542 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

subframe and general under vehicle corroded, under vehicle covered by substance

Fail 6 Nov 2024 146,507 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Corrosion by n/s front sub-frame mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 Nov 2023 142,313 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 6 Nov 2023 142,313 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 18 Oct 2022 136,775 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 10 Nov 2021 133,282 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four road wheels (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Nov 2021 133,282 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper flexy (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four road wheels (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Oct 2020 128,329 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2020 128,179 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 124,157 miles

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

Fail 23 Oct 2019 124,144 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 29 Oct 2018 120,335 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2017 116,179 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2017 116,179 miles

Nearside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)

Central Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2016 111,310 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 104,286 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2014 98,404 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2013 91,504 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 79,662 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over floor and outer sills obscuring some components

Fail 31 Oct 2012 79,662 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cover over floor and outer sills obscuring some components

Pass 15 Nov 2011 70,845 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 66,522 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 59,404 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2008 52,993 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2007 42,065 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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NL54 EAW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 NL54 EAW, 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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NL54 EAW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 November 2004.

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