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NL54 FXJ

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

116,937 mi
Last recorded116,937 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNL54 FXJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2020 116,937 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased/waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2020 116,935 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm rear bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded metal pipe between 2 flexis in wheelarch corroded art both ends (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all metal brake pipes greased/waxoyled (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases leaking at old weld near front of exhaust (6.1.2 (a))

undertrays fitted

Pass 25 Oct 2018 115,837 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

undertrays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 20 Oct 2017 114,423 miles

covers fitted

Fail 17 Oct 2017 114,422 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

covers fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2016 111,234 miles

COVERS FITTED

Pass 26 Oct 2015 107,354 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2015 107,351 miles

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking front to rear (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Oct 2014 103,364 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Oct 2013 98,804 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2013 98,804 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 24 Aug 2012 86,472 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2011 77,040 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2011 77,040 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Aug 2010 64,949 miles
Fail 12 Aug 2010 64,949 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Aug 2009 54,213 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2008 42,940 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 29,281 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 FXJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 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 FXJ, 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 FXJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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