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RO04 FHV

2004 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

99,697 mi
Last recorded99,697 miles
Recorded on26 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 FHV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Apr 2017 99,697 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Fail 25 Apr 2017 99,696 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Apr 2016 95,300 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 20 Apr 2015 94,837 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 89,161 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Apr 2014 89,161 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Apr 2013 81,647 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2012 74,380 miles

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

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

nearside rear tyre has multiple deep splits to inner sidewall

Pass 28 Apr 2011 66,303 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2010 58,328 miles

multiple deep cuts in o/s/r tyre inner sidewall

Pass 30 Apr 2009 50,892 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 50,890 miles

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2008 41,770 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2007 33,746 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 FHV is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 RO04 FHV, 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 FHV is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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