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V9 MWJ

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Mar 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

138,758 mi
Last recorded138,758 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationV9 MWJ
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 138,758 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2025 134,709 miles

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

Pass 23 Feb 2024 130,349 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 28 Feb 2023 126,034 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2022 121,640 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2022 121,529 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear most bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2021 117,663 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2020 114,936 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear most bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms front most bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight blow from exhaust

Fail 6 Mar 2020 114,929 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front lower arm rear most bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear arms front most bushes have slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Slight blow from exhaust

Pass 1 Mar 2019 111,908 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Mar 2018 108,963 miles

os ns rear front main arm most bushes det

under trays and engine covers fitted

Pass 9 Mar 2017 105,432 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2016 101,107 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2015 96,591 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Outer sils have cover and can not be checked

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Mar 2014 89,493 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

ns front tyre wearing on outer edge

play in os ns rear most bush

Pass 1 Mar 2013 85,258 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nsf and osf tyres inner sidewalls cracked-split

nsr tyre wearing unevnenly

Pass 7 Mar 2012 79,274 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 73,352 miles

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

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

Fail 2 Mar 2011 73,349 miles

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

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

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

Pass 24 Feb 2010 64,743 miles

both front wishbone rear bushes splitting

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 3 Mar 2009 58,544 miles

both front wishbones rear bushes deteriorating

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 6 Mar 2008 48,012 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,993 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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V9 MWJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 V9 MWJ, 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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V9 MWJ is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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