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SV54 NUH

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests30 (19 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate63.3%

Mileage

90,566 mi
Last recorded90,566 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 NUH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

19 pass 11 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2025 90,566 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2024 88,129 miles

Both headlights are cloudy.

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear tyres worn edges. (5.2.3 (e))

Various points of corrosion on vehicle.

Pass 15 Nov 2023 84,370 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front tyres are worn. 215/45/17. (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs are corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Various points of corrosion beginning to appear on vehicle.

Pass 5 Nov 2022 77,586 miles

corrsion on rear suspension

Pass 29 Oct 2021 70,730 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside pipes covered in other material (under seal) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded sill trims fitted and under trays not allowing full inspection of sills and floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 70,729 miles

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

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

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material underside pipes covered in other material (under seal) (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened covered under seal (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Corroded sill trims fitted and under trays not allowing full inspection of sills and floor. (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 3 Nov 2020 69,810 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Under side pipes covered in grease and other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills. o/s and n/s trims fitted and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2020 69,805 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear above fuel tank under trims fitted (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Under side pipes covered in grease and other material (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sills. o/s and n/s trims fitted and undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 26 Sep 2019 68,673 miles

Nearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 66,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 4 Oct 2018 66,281 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Oct 2017 64,415 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2017 64,415 miles

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

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

Offside Heatshield on cat poor condition

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

Pass 18 Nov 2016 61,653 miles

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

Fail 9 Nov 2016 61,648 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2015 58,103 miles

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

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

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

Fail 13 Oct 2015 58,099 miles

Battery insecure (1.9.1)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

rear brake discs very poor condition (corrosion)

Pass 29 Oct 2014 54,300 miles

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

Fail 28 Oct 2014 54,300 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2013 50,790 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2013 50,780 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 48,512 miles

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

Fail 3 Sep 2011 44,759 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 3 Sep 2011 44,759 miles

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

Pass 30 Sep 2010 40,058 miles

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

Offside Inner Front Wheel hub slightly damaged (4.2.B.4)

Fail 16 Sep 2009 35,481 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Sep 2009 35,481 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2008 30,009 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 24,523 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 24,523 miles

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

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

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Rear Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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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SV54 NUH is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.3%.

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 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 SV54 NUH, 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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SV54 NUH is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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