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RD54 SFE

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1999cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Feb 2027
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

114,411 mi
Last recorded114,411 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRD54 SFE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,999cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2026 114,411 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 7 Oct 2024 111,059 miles

nearside front bumper taped in position

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 9 Oct 2023 102,402 miles

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Fail 3 Oct 2023 102,313 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed cut in inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

engine cover and undertrays fitted obscuring view of testable items

Pass 5 Oct 2022 96,613 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2021 86,313 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2020 74,716 miles

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 65,529 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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RD54 SFE is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,999cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 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 RD54 SFE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was RD54 SFE registered?

RD54 SFE is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is RD54 SFE safe to buy?

The MOT history for RD54 SFE shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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