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SX53 FKK

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2025
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

196,560 mi
Last recorded196,560 miles
Recorded on15 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX53 FKK
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Nov 2024 196,560 miles

Under body and components corroding.

Pass 30 Oct 2023 194,956 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))

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

Pass 21 Nov 2022 191,344 miles

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 19 Nov 2022 191,337 miles

Brake performance not tested Due to leaking pipe (1.2.1 (g))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 30 Sep 2016 187,857 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2016 177,950 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2015 164,120 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2014 147,031 miles

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

Oil leak

sills covered

Pass 21 Jan 2013 131,629 miles

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

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

Rear exhaust sailencer outer skin corroded

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Jan 2012 118,664 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2012 118,664 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 107,366 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes cant be seen

Pass 20 Jan 2010 95,738 miles

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

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

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

Pass 15 Jan 2009 83,212 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 68,896 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2007 55,030 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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SX53 FKK is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SX53 FKK, 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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What year was SX53 FKK registered?

SX53 FKK is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 7 February 2004.

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