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SK54 VTM

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2021
Tests24 (14 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate58.3%

Mileage

187,483 mi
Last recorded187,483 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSK54 VTM
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

14 pass 10 fail
Fail 9 Mar 2021 187,483 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases flexy pipe (6.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Mar 2020 183,098 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

most of underside of vehicle covered in rust but not excessive

Fail 4 Mar 2020 183,095 miles

Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 179,697 miles

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

Rear Sub frame showing signs of corrosion

Pass 19 Mar 2018 173,031 miles

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Fail 8 Mar 2018 173,025 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits 1.082 actual limit ; 1.030 max (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened holed at near and offsides [chalked] (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

Engine bay covers fitted obscuring examinable components

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under trays fitted obscuring examinable components

Pass 9 Mar 2017 169,594 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 159,516 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Fail 11 Mar 2016 159,516 miles

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 6 Feb 2015 141,943 miles

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

Pass 6 Feb 2015 141,943 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 128,741 miles

body damage.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

front brake discs poor condition.

wishbone bushes poor condition.

Fail 28 Feb 2014 128,738 miles

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

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

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

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

body damage.

corrsion suspension components.

corrsion to exhaust.

front brake discs poor condition.

o/s/r tyre pressure low.

oil level very low.

wishbone bushes poor condition.

Fail 28 Feb 2013 113,745 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)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers

Pass 28 Feb 2013 113,745 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust slightly corroded

n/s and o/s sills have plastic covers

Pass 17 Feb 2012 97,836 miles

corrosion to suspension components

exhaust front pipe/cat poor condition

n/s/f tyre 3,5mm

Pass 18 Mar 2011 83,984 miles

rear brake discs pitted

Fail 18 Mar 2011 83,984 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

rear brake discs pitted

Pass 12 Mar 2010 67,930 miles

exhaust poor condition

Fail 12 Mar 2010 67,927 miles

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

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

exhaust poor condition

Pass 12 Mar 2009 50,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 12 Mar 2009 50,696 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 30,258 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2007 24,483 miles

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

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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SK54 VTM is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.

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 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 SK54 VTM, 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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SK54 VTM is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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