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SC53 UAX

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Oct 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

166,201 mi
Last recorded166,201 miles
Recorded on29 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC53 UAX
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Mar 2019 166,201 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 158,643 miles

Body has slight corrosion rear underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

engine management light on

underside of vehicle dirty

Fail 26 Mar 2018 158,638 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 2154517 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Side repeater not working in mirror (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint in hub (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Body has slight corrosion rear underside of vehicle (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

engine management light on

underside of vehicle dirty

Pass 6 Mar 2017 150,808 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

Fail 2 Mar 2017 150,806 miles

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both front and discs scored (3.5.1g)

Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both rear metal to metal (3.5.1g)

Brake performance not tested due to condition of brakes (3.7.A.1)

Nearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush both front lower rear bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake pipe slightly corroded all metal (3.6.B.2c)

EML on

both rear brake binding slightly

Pass 30 Mar 2016 142,969 miles

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

engine management light on

rear registration plate deteriorated

slight free play on both rear droplinks

Fail 30 Mar 2016 142,969 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust backbox clamp (7.1.2)

both front lower suspension arm rear bushes starting to split

engine management light on

rear registration plate deteriorated

slight free play on both rear droplinks

Pass 31 Mar 2015 132,718 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

engine fault light on

Pass 23 Jan 2014 122,782 miles

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm 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)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 113,918 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes showing separation

engine management light is on

n/s rear link pin showing movement

Pass 21 Jan 2012 105,936 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes showing separation // movement not excessive //

engine management light is on

rear brake pads are very low

Pass 28 Jan 2011 97,452 miles

both front link pins showing movement

both front wishbone rear bushes showing separation // movement not excessive //

both rear saddle bushes showing movement

Pass 15 Jan 2010 89,098 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes showing seperation // movement not excessive //

o/s rear saddle bush showing movement

Pass 16 Jan 2009 80,368 miles

n/s front link pin showing slight movement

o/s rear saddle bush showing movement

Pass 30 Jan 2008 67,478 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 29 Jan 2007 49,650 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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SC53 UAX 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 81.3%.

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 SC53 UAX, 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 SC53 UAX registered?

SC53 UAX is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 3 February 2004.

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