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OV04 VHU

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 May 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

106,208 mi
Last recorded106,208 miles
Recorded on3 May 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 VHU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 3 May 2024 106,208 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Mar 2023 98,269 miles

Front anti roll d bushes have tape on

Offside Front brake has slight drag

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knocking noise when doing brake test up road

Fail 7 Mar 2023 98,269 miles

Exhaust system insecure middle (6.1.2 (a))

Front anti roll d bushes have tape on

Offside Front brake has slight drag

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

knocking noise when doing brake test up road

Pass 21 Mar 2022 93,624 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 93,524 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Mar 2021 84,779 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2021 84,779 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2020 77,422 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2019 75,736 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2018 72,581 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2017 64,911 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin And offside (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 57,775 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 52,621 miles
Pass 1 May 2014 47,059 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Apr 2013 39,355 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2012 32,043 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2012 32,036 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Apr 2011 29,380 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 25,941 miles

all 4 tyres perished

Pass 24 Apr 2009 22,129 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2008 18,297 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 14,791 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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OV04 VHU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver 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 OV04 VHU, 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 OV04 VHU registered?

OV04 VHU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 May 2004.

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