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OY04 ELU

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2024
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

107,162 mi
Last recorded107,162 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 ELU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2023 107,162 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2022 102,655 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 98,611 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2020 95,742 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2019 92,243 miles

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 15 Dec 2018 87,476 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2017 82,371 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2016 77,279 miles

Central Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread delaminating (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 25 Nov 2015 73,698 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2014 68,290 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 68,290 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2013 61,763 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 61,763 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2012 55,528 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre worn inner edge slightly

Pass 22 Nov 2011 49,464 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

both front and nearside rear tyres all worn edges

both wiper blades split

Pass 21 Jul 2010 42,171 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Nov 2009 37,470 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 30,258 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 19,310 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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OY04 ELU 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 89.5%.

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 OY04 ELU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was OY04 ELU registered?

OY04 ELU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 April 2004.

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