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PY04 VEP

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Sep 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

95,415 mi
Last recorded95,415 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPY04 VEP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Fail 3 Sep 2021 95,415 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened throughout (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower rad mounting area - but not able to fully inspect due to underguards (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Exhaust mounting defective exc corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened throughout (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement trailing arm bushes - both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

corrosion throughout underside

Pass 9 Sep 2020 89,113 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2020 89,013 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 78,567 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2019 78,563 miles

Exhaust system insecure x2 rear brackets broken (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 6 Sep 2018 67,214 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Sep 2018 67,212 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Hydraulic fluid leaking excessively calliper (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 31 Aug 2017 63,578 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2016 59,415 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2016 59,415 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear one (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear one (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 55,926 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 30 Aug 2014 51,447 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 47,502 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2012 45,448 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 43,316 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 39,975 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2009 36,022 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2008 32,119 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2007 28,070 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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PY04 VEP 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 73.7%.

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 PY04 VEP, 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 PY04 VEP registered?

PY04 VEP is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 August 2004.

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