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SL04 MYU

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Feb 2022
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

136,025 mi
Last recorded136,025 miles
Recorded on2 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL04 MYU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 2 Feb 2021 136,025 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Offside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle ID plate on shocker turret corroded away from rivot.

Fail 8 Jan 2021 135,892 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to rear caliper (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides low (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear subframe corroded

engine oil on minimum

Pass 4 Feb 2020 134,356 miles

front brake bind border line (near side and off side )

rear brake pads worn

Fail 10 Jan 2020 134,334 miles

Emissions not tested see exhaust fail (8.2.1.2 (d))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back next to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill back next to sub frame mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

exhaust rear box joint very poor

rear brake pads worn

Pass 10 Jan 2019 131,274 miles

car corroding on under side

exhaust poor

Pass 6 Jan 2018 129,044 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 6 Jan 2018 129,035 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Rear Rear fog lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.3.2b)

coil spring corroded all four (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 125,265 miles

exhaust repaired by silicone

Pass 18 Jan 2016 122,157 miles

exhaust repaired by silicone

Fail 9 Jan 2016 122,104 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 13 Jan 2015 118,706 miles

both rear tyres mishaped

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Fail 9 Jan 2015 118,705 miles

Offside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

both rear tyres mishaped

exhaust corroded

underbody corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2014 112,616 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 18 Jan 2013 108,134 miles

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

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

Fail 18 Jan 2013 108,134 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

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

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

airbag light is displayed

Pass 21 Jan 2012 99,608 miles

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Fail 17 Jan 2012 99,563 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

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

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

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

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

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

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test

Pass 14 Jan 2011 94,418 miles

Both tront tyres wearing outer edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs slightly corroded inner edges

N/S/F brake slightly binding

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

Sill covers fited

Fail 11 Jan 2011 94,493 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Both tront tyres wearing outer edges

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front discs slightly corroded inner edges

N/S/F brake slightly binding

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

Sill covers fited

Pass 11 Jan 2010 83,211 miles

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

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

Fail 12 Jan 2009 74,944 miles

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

Pass 12 Jan 2009 74,944 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 73,570 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 57,192 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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SL04 MYU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 SL04 MYU, 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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SL04 MYU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 12 March 2004.

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