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PJ53 VNH

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

92,107 mi
Last recorded92,107 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2011
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ53 VNH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2011 92,107 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2011 92,107 miles

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Service brake is causing the steering wheel to severely pull one way (3.7.C.2)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1a)

Pass 23 Feb 2010 81,039 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 81,034 miles

Centre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 67,451 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2009 67,451 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 53,693 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 33,676 miles

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

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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PJ53 VNH is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 PJ53 VNH, 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 PJ53 VNH registered?

PJ53 VNH is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 19 January 2004.

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