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RY54 HDZ

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Oct 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

165,960 mi
Last recorded165,960 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY54 HDZ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2022 165,960 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Outer sills covered

Pass 30 Oct 2021 161,718 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2021 161,697 miles

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 205/55/16 (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2020 152,705 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 9 Oct 2020 152,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Oct 2019 145,124 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 135,949 miles

unable to inspect underside of vehicle fully due to plastic covers

Pass 11 Apr 2017 131,000 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2016 118,422 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2016 118,422 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2015 109,001 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 107,427 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2013 104,987 miles

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

Rear exhaust mount broken away

Pass 21 Apr 2012 102,714 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 98,414 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2009 95,044 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2008 89,570 miles

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

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

nearside front brake hose slightly twisted

Pass 8 Dec 2007 83,761 miles

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 8 Dec 2007 83,761 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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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RY54 HDZ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 RY54 HDZ, 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 RY54 HDZ registered?

RY54 HDZ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 9 December 2004.

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