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SA04 ESB

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2022
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA04 ESB
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2021

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

Fail 4 Oct 2021

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2020
Pass 4 Oct 2019

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

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

Pass 28 Sep 2018
Pass 29 Sep 2017 105,667 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 27 Jul 2016 104,385 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2015 99,392 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2014 91,819 miles

offside front tyre wearing on edge

Pass 29 Jul 2013 86,221 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2012 80,179 miles

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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SA04 ESB is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SA04 ESB, 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 SA04 ESB registered?

SA04 ESB is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is SA04 ESB safe to buy?

The MOT history for SA04 ESB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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