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VF54 CZP

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Oct 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

165,474 mi
Last recorded165,474 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2025
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF54 CZP
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2025 165,474 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 30 Oct 2024 165,241 miles

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe and suspension components have corrosion

Fail 28 Oct 2024 165,227 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Exhaust system deteriorated

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear subframe and suspension components have corrosion

Pass 13 Feb 2023 163,532 miles

Rear subframe, exhaust and springs corroded

Fail 13 Feb 2023 163,532 miles

Rear subframe, exhaust and springs corroded

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Pass 8 Dec 2021 162,621 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2020 160,496 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2020 160,496 miles

Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 150,616 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 129,433 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2016 114,542 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2015 110,005 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 94,349 miles

Nearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 15 Aug 2013 74,090 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

Un clear if hid headlights are fitted due to japanese writing on headlamp casing

Pass 23 Aug 2012 64,966 miles

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 30 Aug 2011 58,807 miles

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)

Pass 8 Feb 2010 45,764 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 45,763 miles

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

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

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

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

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)

Pass 30 Jul 2008 32,874 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 24,099 miles

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

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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VF54 CZP is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VF54 CZP, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VF54 CZP registered?

VF54 CZP is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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