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SW54 FZD

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1994cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2017
Tests18 (10 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate55.6%

Mileage

131,820 mi
Last recorded131,820 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW54 FZD
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,994cc

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MOT History

10 pass 8 fail
Fail 27 Oct 2017 131,820 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)

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

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 205/55 R16 (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

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

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed worn through cords (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick down to metal (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

1 centre exhaust mounting broken , exhaust still secure

Accident damage to rear

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

Front and centre exhaust heat shields insecure

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

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

Nearside Rear shock absorber feels very soft

Nearside sill cover insecure at rear

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

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

Quite a bit of travel in footbrake

Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear suspension arm bushes perished / splitting

Sump badly corroded and leaking

Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Tailgate release handle very sticky

Pass 31 Oct 2016 124,858 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 20 Oct 2016 89,167 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 205/55/16 (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking to flexy (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (2.4.A.3)

Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 20 Nov 2015 115,845 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2015 115,845 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2014 105,902 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2014 93,537 miles

Both rear springs are corroded

Both rear trailing arm front bushes are slightly perished

Front and rear reg plates are in poor condition

Nearside front tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left and wearing on edges 205/55/16 V

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Fail 30 Dec 2013 93,327 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Both rear springs are corroded

Both rear trailing arm front bushes are slightly perished

Front and rear reg plates are in poor condition

Nearside front tyre has 2-3 mm of tread left and wearing on edges 205/55/16 V

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 20 Dec 2012 76,008 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2012 76,008 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

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

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

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

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

Brake fluid low warning lamp on dash

Front and rear discs in poor condition

Pass 12 Jan 2012 60,471 miles

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Both rear springs corroded

Exhaust hangers corroded

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

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

Oil just above the minimum

Fail 6 Jan 2012 60,449 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Both front tyres are wearing on edges

Both rear springs corroded

Exhaust hangers corroded

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

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

Oil just above the minimum

Pass 14 Dec 2010 50,353 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 22 Dec 2009 46,602 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 46,601 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Dec 2008 41,997 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 41,997 miles

Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 17 Dec 2007 34,264 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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SW54 FZD is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 55.6%.

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 SW54 FZD, 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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SW54 FZD is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 December 2004.

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