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SH04 FTV

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

137,112 mi
Last recorded137,112 miles
Recorded on17 Dec 2014
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH04 FTV
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Dec 2014 137,112 miles

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

Fail 11 Dec 2014 137,012 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 111,783 miles

n/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/f brake pads worn

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Fail 25 Nov 2013 111,783 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

n/s/f tyre low on tread

o/s/f brake pads worn

o/s/r tyre low on tread

Pass 21 Dec 2012 95,445 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2012 88,822 miles

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

Pass 12 Mar 2012 88,822 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 73,206 miles

exhaust blowing front and rear

n/s/f lower suspention arm bush slight play also o/s/f lower

small stone chip zone [b]

Pass 24 Mar 2010 59,511 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2009 45,585 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 35,382 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 24,793 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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SH04 FTV is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SH04 FTV, 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 SH04 FTV registered?

SH04 FTV is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 April 2004.

Is SH04 FTV safe to buy?

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