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Q118SBD

2004 Subaru Legacy

Black Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Feb 2012
Tests12 (6 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

80,750 mi
Last recorded80,750 miles
Recorded on18 Feb 2011
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationQ118SBD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

6 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Feb 2011 80,750 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2011 80,747 miles

Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Feb 2010 76,303 miles

Reverse lamp lens damaged

Fail 2 Feb 2010 76,303 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Reverse lamp lens damaged

Pass 11 Feb 2009 71,791 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

eng oil leak

front bumper damaged

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s mirror loose

pas belt deteriorating

Fail 11 Feb 2009 71,791 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

eng oil leak

front bumper damaged

n/s/r light lens damaged

o/s mirror loose

pas belt deteriorating

rear wiper split

Pass 15 Feb 2008 67,354 miles

nearside wiper blade deteriorating,offside mirror slight insecurity,oil leaks,exhaust system deteriorating,metal object in offside front tyre.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 62,410 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2007 62,410 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2006 57,297 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2006 57,297 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

dampness on rack

front brakes pads low

rear brake pads low

Fail 31 Jan 2006 57,295 miles

Centre Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Nearside Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

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

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

dampness on rack

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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Q118SBD is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Black with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 Q118SBD, 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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Q118SBD is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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