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SP04 VZJ

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

145,921 mi
Last recorded145,921 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2021
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 VZJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Fail 24 Jun 2021 145,921 miles

Emissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake hose connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

unable to check rear seat belts

Pass 24 Jun 2020 139,408 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 20 Sep 2019 128,388 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play top joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play top joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover slightly damaged.

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 24 Sep 2018 112,719 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 21 Sep 2018 112,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 7 Sep 2017 98,227 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2016 92,838 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

eml on

Fail 2 Dec 2016 92,838 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

eml on

Pass 21 Oct 2015 91,999 miles

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

eml on

Pass 20 Oct 2014 87,429 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 82,499 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2013 82,139 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Oct 2012 76,583 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2011 69,554 miles

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

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

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

rear brake discs badly corroded

Pass 12 Oct 2010 60,255 miles

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

near side front tyre has cut on side wall but not showing cord

Fail 11 Oct 2010 60,250 miles

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

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

near side front tyre has cut on side wall but not showing cord

Pass 30 Oct 2009 49,289 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 40,054 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 23,054 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 23,049 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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SP04 VZJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SP04 VZJ, 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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SP04 VZJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 13 March 2004.

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