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SP54 SYH

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

137,912 mi
Last recorded137,912 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 SYH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 May 2018 137,912 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2017 129,864 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2017 129,858 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2016 128,915 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2016 128,910 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting 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 28 Nov 2015 122,249 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2015 112,051 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Fail 23 Jan 2014 97,792 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2014 97,792 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2013 87,079 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2013 87,079 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 80,163 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2011 67,296 miles

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

Pass 17 Jun 2011 67,296 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2010 55,985 miles

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

Fail 21 Jul 2010 55,985 miles

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

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

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

front discs corrded

Pass 31 Jul 2009 46,646 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2009 42,765 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 37,609 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)

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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SP54 SYH is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 SP54 SYH, 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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SP54 SYH is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 September 2004.

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