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RO04 FGA

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2021
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

148,340 mi
Last recorded148,340 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 FGA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2019 148,340 miles

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

Fail 19 Jul 2019 148,340 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.30mm. 215/55r17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 20 Jul 2018 145,666 miles

Nearside and offside rear parking brake efficiency just met.

Fail 10 Jul 2018 145,666 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside and offside rear parking brake efficiency just met.

Pass 15 Nov 2016 141,649 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2015 136,360 miles

Centre Rear Corrosion holes in exhaust system at rear Y section.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush lower wishbone. (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges below limit. (4.1.E.1)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 136,359 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Rear bush of lower wishbone split/unbonded. (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint Stab link balljoint (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

Centre Rear Corrosion holes in exhaust system at rear Y section.

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush lower wishbone. (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Tread on limit/below limit on inner edge. (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Inner and outer edges below limit. (4.1.E.1)

Pass 17 Nov 2014 117,283 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Nov 2014 117,283 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 11 Oct 2013 97,468 miles
Fail 11 Oct 2013 97,468 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 17 Oct 2012 88,331 miles

rear exhaust poor condition

Pass 19 Oct 2011 76,329 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 18 Oct 2011 76,329 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 59,970 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2009 42,231 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2009 42,229 miles

Nearside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2008 30,230 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2008 30,229 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 28 Sep 2007 20,388 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 18,570 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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RO04 FGA is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 RO04 FGA, 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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RO04 FGA is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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