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SW04 NMA

2004 Subaru Legacy

Green Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 May 2018
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,673 mi
Last recorded118,673 miles
Recorded on10 May 2018
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 NMA
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Fail 10 May 2018 118,673 miles

Brake performance not tested DUE TO THE CONDITION OF THE SUSPENSION NO ROAD TEST WAS POSSIBLE (3.7.A.1)

Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush both nearside and offside D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced very low output of light from the dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop due to the suspension arm condition (2.4.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

Offside Front Valve stem seriously damaged valve stem split (4.1.D.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm fractured lower tie bar/rod (2.4.G.1) DANGEROUS

FLOOR PAN AREA OF CAR CORRODED ,,, UNABLE TO FULLY CHECK SILL AREA DUE TO COVERS

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 May 2017 114,897 miles

Floorpan area of car slightly corroded.

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Unable to fully check sill area of car due to plastic covers.

Pass 15 Jul 2015 112,839 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 112,838 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 17 Jul 2014 108,292 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2014 108,291 miles

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

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

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

Pass 9 Jul 2013 102,783 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2012 95,506 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2012 95,503 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Service brake grabbing slightly (3.7.C.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2011 84,387 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 72,794 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Jul 2009 61,061 miles

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

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

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

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

nsf blade slight torn.

Pass 2 Jul 2008 49,989 miles

Nearside Rear Fluid suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

Pass 26 Jul 2007 40,183 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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SW04 NMA is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Green with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 SW04 NMA, 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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SW04 NMA is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 23 July 2004.

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