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SW04 UAH

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Apr 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

131,035 mi
Last recorded131,035 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW04 UAH
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2017 131,035 miles

Front and rear suspension components corroded.

Front sub frame showing signs of corrosion.

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Offside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)

Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear sub frame showning signs of corrosion.

Sill covers fitted.

Under trays fitted.

Under vehicle corroded

Pass 4 Jan 2016 118,414 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

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

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

all rear suspension arm/s are corroded

nearside/offside front brake hose ferrules are corroded

nearside/offside front inner wings are corroded

nearside/offside rear sill return/s are badly corroded

sill covers /under tray covers are fitted not allowing full inspection

underside of vehicle badly corroded

Fail 18 Nov 2015 117,808 miles

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

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

Rear Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

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

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)

Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

both front/nearside rear tyre /s are getting low

cut in nearside rear tyre sidewall

nearside/offside front brake pipes are corroded

undertray covers/sill covers are fitted not allowing full inspection

vehicle corroded on underside

Pass 14 Mar 2015 111,546 miles

front lower arm bushes deteriorated but can function as intended

offside rear indicator damaged not emmiting white light to rear

rear sxhaust bracket deteriorated but secure

Fail 14 Mar 2015 111,546 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front lower arm bushes deteriorated but can function as intended

offside rear indicator damaged not emmiting white light to rear

rear sxhaust bracket deteriorated but secure

Pass 27 Jan 2014 101,829 miles

nearside front wish bone bush separating

poor headlamp beam patterns

sill covers fitted unable to fully inspect sills

Fail 4 Feb 2013 91,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 4 Feb 2013 91,471 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 26 Jan 2012 88,971 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2012 88,971 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 2 Jul 2011 83,211 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2011 83,211 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2010 73,212 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 Jun 2009 62,280 miles

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 48,506 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2007 35,355 miles

engine management light on

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 UAH is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 UAH, 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 UAH is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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