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RO04 TKZ

2004 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

159,911 mi
Last recorded159,911 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 159,911 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2024 157,291 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2023 154,309 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2022 149,815 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2022 149,815 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 3 Aug 2021 146,925 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 29 Jul 2021 146,921 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front wiper washer not working properly

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

Pass 22 Oct 2019 146,717 miles

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning one segment not lit (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Nov 2018 144,020 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Apr 2017 143,669 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2017 143,669 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tyre is fitted incorrectly (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 10 May 2016 143,029 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 142,201 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2014 141,295 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 7 May 2014 141,295 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 8 May 2013 139,893 miles
Fail 2 May 2013 139,880 miles

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

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Pass 14 Feb 2012 138,427 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 131,889 miles

Both Sills Covered

Sump Cover Fitted

Pass 26 Feb 2010 114,349 miles

slight play/wear in offside and nearside front anti-roll bar link pins

Pass 21 Feb 2009 96,304 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

both front lower arms rear bushes starting to separate from bonding

nearside front tyre outer sidewall cut

outer sills covered

Pass 28 Feb 2008 77,795 miles

various individual leds not working in rear light clusters...both front bottom arm rear bushes starting to split ..both rear and offside rear wheels damaged.. nail in nsr tyre

Pass 15 Feb 2007 56,999 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Battery insecure

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

both lower arm rear bushes splitting

nearside rear tyre tread low

outer sills covered

rear pads appear low

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 TKZ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 RO04 TKZ, 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 TKZ registered?

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

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