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SM04 WLC

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

137,614 mi
Last recorded137,614 miles
Recorded on8 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM04 WLC
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Aug 2017 137,614 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2016 126,542 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 116,511 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Jun 2015 116,206 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2014 105,116 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2013 101,025 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2012 98,483 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)

Pass 6 Jul 2011 94,299 miles
Pass 15 May 2010 80,766 miles

front and rear torsion bar bushes worn

n/s/f torsion bar link worn

Fail 13 May 2010 80,766 miles

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

front and rear torsion bar bushes worn

n/s/f torsion bar link worn

Pass 1 Jun 2009 65,486 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front lower suspension arm rear bushes split(both sides)

front tyres worn to 2mm on inside edge

rear number plate slightly deteriorated

rear tyres worn to 3mm on inside edge

Pass 29 May 2008 56,609 miles
Fail 29 May 2008 56,609 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Fail 25 May 2007 47,358 miles

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

Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 25 May 2007 47,358 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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SM04 WLC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 SM04 WLC, 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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SM04 WLC is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 June 2004.

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