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SK04 NBE

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2021
Tests23 (14 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate60.9%

Mileage

176,057 mi
Last recorded176,057 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK04 NBE
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 9 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2021 176,057 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear rear section (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Front registration plate obscured by lamps

Pass 27 Oct 2020 172,838 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 164,614 miles

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened been repaired at time of test (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Fail 15 Apr 2019 164,586 miles

Offside Front Steering component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded steering rack mounting area (2.1.2 (e) (i))

Offside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength track control arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Central Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 156,439 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Fail 13 Apr 2018 156,411 miles

Nearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)

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

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 21 Apr 2017 147,027 miles

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

Pass 25 Apr 2016 135,297 miles

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 29 Apr 2015 122,004 miles

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

Pass 10 Feb 2014 109,256 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 109,129 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 20 Feb 2013 97,129 miles

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

Off side front cut in side wall

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Fail 20 Feb 2013 97,129 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Off side front cut in side wall

Off side front tyre worn on inner edge

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

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

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

Rear exhaust mount broken

Pass 21 Feb 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs pitted (inner face)

Only just met emissions requirements

Rear fog lamp - 4 led bulbs appear not to be working

Rear wiper blade in very poor condition

Fail 21 Feb 2012

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake discs pitted (inner face)

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

Only just met emissions requirements

Rear fog lamp - 4 led bulbs appear not to be working

Rear wiper blade in very poor condition

Fail 16 Feb 2011 79,848 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip device split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 16 Feb 2011 79,848 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip device split

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Rear registration plate in poor condition

Pass 29 Jan 2010 67,131 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2010 67,131 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

All four tyres wearing on edges.

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

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

Nearside front brake binding.

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

Slight damage to both front road wheels.

Pass 2 Feb 2009 62,575 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 54,164 miles

nearside front tyre sidewall slightly damaged

Pass 16 Feb 2007 49,003 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2007 49,000 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SK04 NBE is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.9%.

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 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 SK04 NBE, 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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SK04 NBE is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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