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NR04 YFS

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 Mar 2027
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

138,953 mi
Last recorded138,953 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNR04 YFS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 138,953 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2025 134,567 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2024 129,910 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2024 129,910 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an induction leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Mar 2023 125,279 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2022 121,916 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2021 118,038 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2020 114,741 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2020 114,741 miles

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

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Pass 13 Mar 2019 109,570 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2018 104,795 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2018 104,795 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 23 Mar 2017 100,459 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2017 100,459 miles

Offside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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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NR04 YFS is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 NR04 YFS, 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 NR04 YFS registered?

NR04 YFS is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 16 August 2004.

Is NR04 YFS safe to buy?

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