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OE04 CVH

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE04 CVH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

nearside and offside rear floor to sills show corrosion

Pass 1 Oct 2024 243,389 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

reversing lamp not working (vehicle pre 01/09/2009)

Fail 1 Oct 2024 243,389 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

reversing lamp not working (vehicle pre 01/09/2009)

Pass 18 Sep 2023 240,180 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Inner tyre edge low

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre near wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

slight corrosion on both inner sills

Pass 5 Aug 2022 236,546 miles

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

Pass 29 May 2021 229,276 miles
Fail 25 May 2021 229,256 miles

Hazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working wing mirror (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear lamp lens damaged

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

little reserve travel in handbrake

Pass 18 Jan 2020 224,702 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 May 2018 219,596 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 May 2017 214,033 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on extreme inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge also has deep cuts to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

nearside front tyre has deep cuts to sidewall

nearside front wheel bearing has side to side up and down play

undertrays fitted/hanging down

Fail 18 May 2017 214,031 miles

Emissions not tested due to coolant leak (7.3.A.1)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm locating pin locking device missing split pin missing (2.4.G.3b)

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

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (1.1.C.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit bald on extreme inner edge (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit low on inner edge also has deep cuts to sidewall (4.1.E.1)

engine management light on

major coolant leak

nearside front tyre has deep cuts to sidewall

nearside front wheel bearing has side to side up and down play

undertrays fitted/hanging down

Pass 12 May 2016 188,276 miles
Pass 19 May 2015 177,710 miles
Fail 8 May 2015 177,692 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2014 173,271 miles

all roll bar drop links worn

Pass 26 Jul 2013 166,060 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

clutch pedal rubber missing

Pass 29 Jun 2012 159,328 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 150,119 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 138,338 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Pass 9 Jun 2009 124,479 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 111,494 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 95,962 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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OE04 CVH is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 OE04 CVH, 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 OE04 CVH registered?

OE04 CVH is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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