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R3 APD

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Apr 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

101,920 mi
Last recorded101,920 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR3 APD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2026 101,920 miles

undertrays fitted

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded + suspension components (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 22 Apr 2025 93,305 miles

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2024 88,513 miles

Central Exhaust mounting defective corroded (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2023 83,850 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2022 81,837 miles

Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced +rear subframe (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2021 79,691 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2020 76,960 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 76,960 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 6 Feb 2019 75,286 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2018 73,692 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2017 72,487 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2016 70,246 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 6,773 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Dec 2013 54,129 miles

child seats fitted at rear not allowing full inspection of seat belts

Pass 3 Dec 2012 63,279 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Nov 2011 59,423 miles

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Fail 24 Nov 2011 59,423 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

Pass 24 Nov 2010 55,306 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2009 50,498 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

tracking needs to be checked

Fail 25 Nov 2009 50,357 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

tracking needs to be checked

Pass 1 Dec 2008 43,159 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 34,140 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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R3 APD is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 R3 APD, 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 R3 APD registered?

R3 APD is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 20 October 2004.

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