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VA53 WKP

2004 Subaru Legacy

Silver Petrol 2465cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2012
Tests8 (5 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

111,171 mi
Last recorded111,171 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 WKP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,465cc

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MOT History

5 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2011 111,171 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 111,159 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 25 May 2010 97,302 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 25 May 2010 97,302 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 84,705 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2009 84,683 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2009 84,679 miles

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

front brake pads appear worn

minor damage to front number plate

offside rear tyre heavily worn (bald inner edge)

wipers starting to smear

Pass 8 Jan 2007 54,999 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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VA53 WKP is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 2,465cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 VA53 WKP, 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 VA53 WKP registered?

VA53 WKP is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 6 February 2004.

Is VA53 WKP safe to buy?

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