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SN04 VRW

2004 Subaru Legacy

Red Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2018
Tests20 (11 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate55%

Mileage

134,885 mi
Last recorded134,885 miles
Recorded on1 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSN04 VRW
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

11 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Dec 2017 134,885 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2017 134,885 miles

Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Nov 2016 124,552 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2016 124,552 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2015 115,056 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection of pipe

Offside Front brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection of pipe

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

oil sump corroded

Fail 13 Nov 2015 115,076 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection of pipe

Offside Front brake pipe greased not allowing full inspection of pipe

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

oil sump corroded

Pass 26 Nov 2014 107,620 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2013 98,059 miles
Pass 4 Dec 2012 92,468 miles

Both front inner anti-roll bar `D` bushes worn

Centre exhaust section - front flange badly corroded

Nearside side repeater ( in mirror ) cracked

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

Offside front anti-roll bar drop-link worn

Offside front tyre side-wall numerous cuts on rim protector

Slight buckle in both rear wheel rims

Fail 27 Nov 2012 92,393 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Both front inner anti-roll bar `D` bushes worn

Centre exhaust section - front flange badly corroded

Nearside side repeater ( in mirror ) cracked

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

Offside front anti-roll bar drop-link worn

Offside front tyre side-wall numerous cuts on rim protector

Slight buckle in both rear wheel rims

Pass 9 Dec 2011 88,142 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2011 88,138 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

BONNET NOT STAY CLOSED IN LOCKED POSITION

Pass 25 Nov 2010 78,828 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2010 78,828 miles

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

Fail 27 Nov 2009 64,517 miles

Offside Rear Road wheel badly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 27 Nov 2009 64,517 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2009 64,479 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Dec 2008 50,479 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 32,606 miles

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 26 Nov 2007 32,606 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

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 VRW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Red with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55%.

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 VRW, 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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SN04 VRW is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 11 March 2004.

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