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RN54 FNP

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

168,695 mi
Last recorded168,695 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN54 FNP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2023 168,695 miles

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Fail 6 Mar 2023 168,695 miles

Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

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

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2022 157,809 miles

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

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

Fail 7 Jan 2022 157,805 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2021 147,084 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2021 147,084 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-cup bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-cup bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-cup bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d-cup bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases x2 (6.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 11 Jan 2020 136,361 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2019 123,045 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2019 123,043 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jan 2018 112,970 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 112,970 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Jan 2017 101,061 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2016 90,720 miles

exhaust system rusty

rear brake disc,s corodded

rear brake pads wearing low

windscreen washers could be better

Pass 27 Mar 2015 84,458 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 78,460 miles

Both front tyres worn low on inner edges

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in both rear anti roll bar D bushes

Rear number plate in poor condtion

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Mar 2013 74,567 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Mar 2012 68,187 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2011 62,831 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2010 56,760 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2009 48,851 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2009 48,813 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2007 41,636 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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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RN54 FNP is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 RN54 FNP, 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 RN54 FNP registered?

RN54 FNP is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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The MOT history for RN54 FNP shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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