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NL54 EXW

2004 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Sep 2026
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

82,960 mi
Last recorded82,960 miles
Recorded on29 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 EXW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Aug 2025 82,960 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2024 79,747 miles

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

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 77,158 miles

Nearside Front 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))

Pass 18 Aug 2022 73,907 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2021 71,051 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2020 69,477 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2019 66,950 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2018 64,870 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2017 61,978 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2017 61,978 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 19 Aug 2016 54,317 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2015 51,364 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 25 Aug 2015 51,364 miles

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

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

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2014 47,648 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 44,917 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Aug 2012 41,790 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2011 39,644 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 8 Sep 2010 37,071 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 33,728 miles

front brake pads thin

Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,471 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 24,067 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2007 24,067 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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 EXW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 NL54 EXW, 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 NL54 EXW registered?

NL54 EXW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is NL54 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for NL54 EXW shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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