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RO04 FJC

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2024
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

163,392 mi
Last recorded163,392 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2023
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 FJC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2023 163,392 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 30 Jun 2023 163,308 miles

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

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Jul 2022 161,322 miles

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 156,310 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2020 152,229 miles
Pass 3 May 2019 146,696 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2018 140,195 miles

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

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear tyre has slight splitting on the inner sidewall

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack union (2.1.5 (a))

unable to test rear seatbelts due to seats being folded down and a load present

Pass 1 Jun 2017 131,472 miles

N/S head lamp beam image is poor/weak(badly fitted bulb?).

Fail 1 Jun 2017 131,472 miles

N/S head lamp beam image is poor/weak(badly fitted bulb?).

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 121,962 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2015 113,204 miles

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

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

Fail 3 Jun 2015 113,204 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

Pass 10 Jun 2014 105,606 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2014 103,841 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2014 103,841 miles

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

Fail 22 Mar 2013 97,261 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 22 Mar 2013 97,261 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2012 89,016 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2011 76,578 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 76,578 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 67,026 miles

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

offside rear tyre wearing heavy on inner edge

Pass 18 Mar 2009 56,946 miles

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

both front tyres wearing on edges

Fail 18 Mar 2009 56,946 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,313 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2007 35,763 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2007 35,761 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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 FJC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FJC, 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 RO04 FJC registered?

RO04 FJC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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