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RV54 KJO

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

160,685 mi
Last recorded160,685 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV54 KJO
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2017 160,685 miles

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

Nearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

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

Fail 11 Aug 2017 160,685 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Serious Blow at "V" Joint (7.1.2)

Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 138,879 miles

FRONT AND REAR PADS WORN

FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES

UNDER CAR MUDDY

Fail 27 Jul 2016 138,879 miles

FRONT AND REAR PADS WORN

FRONT TYRES WORN EDGES

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

UNDER CAR MUDDY

Pass 24 Jul 2015 116,666 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 Jul 2015 16,665 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

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

Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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 front tyre worn on inner edge

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2014 93,021 miles
Pass 16 May 2013 90,267 miles

exhaust in poor condition.

front tyres wearing on inner edges.

rear anti roll bar mount bushes worn.

Pass 29 May 2012 77,054 miles
Fail 29 May 2012 77,054 miles

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

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

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 7 Jun 2011 68,052 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low,slight kerb damage to wheel rims & kerb damage/cut to osr tyre outer sidewall,exhaust system & joints corroded,front & mid undershields fitted,front tyre treads getting low,nsf worn on inner edge

front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split/seperate.DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED

rear suspension anti-roll bar mou8nting bushes worn/s;ight play,front & rera brake disc faces in slighly poor condition/pitted,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,

Pass 7 Jun 2011 68,052 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

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

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

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

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

brake fluid level slightly low,slight kerb damage to wheel rims & kerb damage/cut to osr tyre outer sidewall,exhaust system & joints corroded,front & mid undershields fitted,front tyre treads getting low,nsf worn on inner edge

front suspension lower wishbone rear bushes starting to split/seperate.DECELEROMETER BRAKE TESTED

rear suspension anti-roll bar mou8nting bushes worn/s;ight play,front & rera brake disc faces in slighly poor condition/pitted,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered,

Pass 18 May 2010 56,295 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 47,055 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)

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

front & rear wiper blades split,slight chips in windscreen,osr fog lamp output incomplete,slight kerb damage to osf tyre outer sidewall/wheel rim.slight ovality recorded to rear brakes,

slight surface corrosion to exhaust system,various undershields fitted,plastic oversills fitted,inner rear wheel arches & load space covered

Pass 18 Apr 2008 36,553 miles

stonechip in windscreen,rear tyres wearing on edges.

Fail 17 Apr 2008 36,551 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

stonechip in windscreen,rear tyres wearing on edges,front brake pads wearing 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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RV54 KJO is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 RV54 KJO, 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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RV54 KJO is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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