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OY04 NMX

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

126,626 mi
Last recorded126,626 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY04 NMX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2017 126,626 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2017 126,475 miles

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner rear sill section (2.4.A.3)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel bay/spring area (5.2.6)

Nearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner wheel bay / spring (5.2.6)

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

Pass 15 Apr 2016 123,646 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

exhaust system corroding

rear subframe starting to corrode

various slight oil weeps

Fail 10 Mar 2016 123,530 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 13 Mar 2015 115,204 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Fail 13 Mar 2015 115,200 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

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

Pass 17 Mar 2014 107,334 miles

Both rear anti roll bar suspension drop links have some play in the ball joints

The n/s of the steering rack is damp

bodywork is damaged in various places

corosion has begun on the underside and suspension in various places

Fail 17 Mar 2014 107,333 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

The n/s of the steering rack is damp

Both rear anti roll bar suspension drop links have some play in the ball joints

bodywork is damaged in various places

corosion has begun on the underside and suspension in various places

Pass 3 Apr 2013 95,252 miles

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

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)

Oil leak

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

Fail 3 Apr 2013 95,248 miles

Nearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Apr 2012 87,876 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2011 82,057 miles

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

slight distortion in o/s/r tyre

Pass 22 Apr 2010 70,606 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 60,462 miles

corrosion to rear chassis legs and rear suspension componants

Pass 7 May 2008 49,271 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 43,939 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 NMX is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 OY04 NMX, 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 OY04 NMX registered?

OY04 NMX is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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