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OY54 AEV

2004 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

146,988 mi
Last recorded146,988 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY54 AEV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2023 146,988 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2022 144,599 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2021 142,004 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 140,762 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2019 139,379 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2018 134,419 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2017 127,163 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Aug 2016 120,579 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust joints deteriorated

Fail 25 Aug 2016 120,579 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

exhaust joints deteriorated

nearside rear tyre worn on edges of tread, getting close to wear bars,and damaged on inner side wall

Pass 25 Aug 2015 109,354 miles

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

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

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

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

exhaust system slightly deteriorated in places

offside front tyre wearing slightly on edges of tread

Pass 22 Aug 2014 99,079 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise rear axle diff mountings worn

Pass 27 Aug 2013 87,548 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2012 76,451 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges of tread

Fail 22 Aug 2012 76,451 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyres wearing slightly on edges of tread

Pass 5 Sep 2011 68,101 miles

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

front brake discs worn and pitted on inner face

n/s side repeater outer bulb not working

Fail 26 Aug 2011 67,793 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn and pitted on inner face

n/s side repeater outer bulb not working

Fail 20 Sep 2010 60,993 miles

N/S side repeater damaged and the outer lights are not working

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 20 Sep 2010 60,993 miles

N/S side repeater damaged and the outer lights are not working

rear number plate deteriorated

Pass 21 Sep 2009 51,818 miles

n/s/r tyre has slight crack/split to inner sidewall

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system joints corroded

o/s/f tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Fail 15 Sep 2009 51,799 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

exhaust system joints corroded

n/s/r tyre has slight crack/split to inner sidewall

o/s/f tyre wearing close to wear bar indicators

Pass 2 Sep 2008 40,875 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2007 29,663 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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OY54 AEV is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 OY54 AEV, 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 OY54 AEV registered?

OY54 AEV is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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