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SN04 AKS

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,324 mi
Last recorded106,324 miles
Recorded on20 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 AKS
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Fail 20 Jul 2017 106,324 miles

Nearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

Offside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror cover (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

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

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

Offside Rear brake disc corroded

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

rear wiper torn

Pass 20 Jul 2016 98,753 miles

Engine cover and under tray fitted to vehicle.

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)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 87,674 miles

front brake pads worn

Fail 23 Jul 2014 78,186 miles

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

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

both rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

offside front strut slight sweat

Pass 23 Jul 2014 78,186 miles

both rear anti roll bar bushes slight play

front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

offside front strut slight sweat

Pass 23 Jul 2013 68,801 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2012 59,944 miles

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

Pass 19 Jul 2011 51,106 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes starting to split

slight play at offside rear anti-roll bar bush

Pass 21 Jul 2010 44,156 miles

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

both door mirrors damaged taped up

Fail 21 Jul 2010 44,156 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

both door mirrors damaged taped up

Pass 22 Jul 2009 37,115 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2009 36,922 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Nearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

Offside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2007 23,366 miles

nearside front wiperblade split

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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SN04 AKS is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 SN04 AKS, 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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What year was SN04 AKS registered?

SN04 AKS is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 August 2004.

Is SN04 AKS safe to buy?

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