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RO04 NHP

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Oct 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

179,603 mi
Last recorded179,603 miles
Recorded on15 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO04 NHP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Sep 2025 179,603 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2024 171,853 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2023 163,257 miles

vehicle undersealed all over including brake pipes

Pass 9 Sep 2022 152,792 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2022 152,702 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Sep 2021 143,484 miles

Under vehicle and components general surface corrosion.

Pass 2 Oct 2020 130,703 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2020 130,703 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 3 Sep 2019 122,518 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2018 115,165 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2017 98,668 miles

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

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

centre an rear exhaust corroded

Pass 1 Mar 2016 93,413 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2015 90,204 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2014 84,716 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2013 82,967 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

front pads getting low

Pass 29 Oct 2013 82,967 miles

front pads getting low

Fail 31 Oct 2012 74,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Oct 2012 74,942 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 25 Oct 2011 64,571 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2010 56,192 miles

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

N/S/R splash guard missing.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 27 Oct 2010 56,192 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

N/S/R splash guard missing.

O/S/F tyre worn on inner edge

N/S/F tyre worn on edges

N/S/F wiper split on ends.

Pass 27 Oct 2009 47,081 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 27 Oct 2008 38,007 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2008 38,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

2 nails in n/s rear tyre

n/s front and rear wiper blades split, o/s front blade worn.

Pass 4 Jul 2007 6,964 miles

front tyres wearing on inside and outside

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 NHP is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 NHP, 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 NHP registered?

RO04 NHP is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 5 July 2004.

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