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SV54 YTL

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jul 2018
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

134,430 mi
Last recorded134,430 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV54 YTL
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2017 134,430 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 17 Jul 2017 134,430 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint bottom ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint rubber (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 123,933 miles

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

Fail 4 May 2016 123,933 miles

Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)

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

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 22 Apr 2015 114,048 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2015 114,048 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 108,340 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 Sep 2014 108,340 miles

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 10 Aug 2013 86,622 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust joints corroded

Fail 7 Aug 2013 86,622 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust joints corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2012 74,891 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 14 Aug 2012 74,891 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 69,905 miles

Rear brake pads and discs are very near wear limits.

Pass 18 Jan 2011 62,086 miles

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 60,139 miles

Heavy pitting on rear brake discs

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

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2010 60,138 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Heavy pitting on rear brake discs

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Nov 2008 47,905 miles

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

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

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

Pass 6 Dec 2007 37,643 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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SV54 YTL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 YTL, 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 YTL is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 27 October 2004.

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