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SJ04 JWW

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Lpg 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,720 mi
Last recorded140,720 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 JWW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeLpg
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 140,720 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and starting to corr0ded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Nov 2021

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake performance not tested because of tyre (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and starting to corr0ded (6.1.2 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 136,413 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

check engine light on

Fail 14 Feb 2020 136,323 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

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

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

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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

check engine light on

Pass 11 Feb 2019 125,763 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 123,296 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2017 123,296 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Pass 20 Dec 2016 118,770 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2016 118,770 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

engine light stay on

Pass 22 Dec 2015 114,529 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 109,922 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 19 Dec 2013 104,865 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2012 99,254 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2011 91,071 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2011 91,071 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 23 Mar 2011 81,128 miles

battery insecure

both rear tyres worn inner edges and close to legal limit

Fail 23 Mar 2011 81,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

battery insecure

both rear tyres worn inner edges and close to legal limit

Pass 4 Jan 2010 67,687 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 67,687 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2008 46,291 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2007 34,241 miles

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

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

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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SJ04 JWW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SJ04 JWW, 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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SJ04 JWW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 April 2004.

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