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SF53 CBT

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

120,318 mi
Last recorded120,318 miles
Recorded on11 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 CBT
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Fail 11 Feb 2026 120,318 miles

Nearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

all suspension arms showing corrosion none seriously weakened at this time

Pass 20 Feb 2025 118,485 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all suspension components showing age related corrosion none seriously weakened at this time

Fail 19 Feb 2025 118,481 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

all suspension components showing age related corrosion none seriously weakened at this time

Pass 7 Feb 2024 114,043 miles

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

all suspension components showing age related corrosion but not seriously weakened at this time

Fail 7 Feb 2024 114,043 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front 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))

all suspension components showing age related corrosion but not seriously weakened at this time

Pass 14 Feb 2023 108,670 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Feb 2023 108,670 miles

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 103,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 103,041 miles

Offside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 96,351 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 90,560 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Feb 2020 90,557 miles

Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position Unable to open boot to carry out inspection of seatbelts and suspension fully (6.2.1 (e))

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to offside rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play DROPLINK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Feb 2019 82,130 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Power steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2018 74,631 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

engine cover fitted

front brake discs lipped

under trays fitted

Pass 27 Jan 2017 65,142 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 58,477 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2015 54,788 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 50,358 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2013 45,644 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 12 Jan 2012 40,836 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 12 Jan 2012 40,836 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 36,689 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2010 31,925 miles

slight sidewall damage n/s/f tyre

slight splitting n/s and o/s front bottom arm bushes

Pass 15 Jan 2009 26,959 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2008 22,460 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2008 22,460 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

N/S/F TYRE INNER EDGE WORN

Pass 22 Jan 2007 17,869 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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SF53 CBT is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 SF53 CBT, 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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SF53 CBT is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 31 January 2004.

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