MOT Status
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129,473 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Entire rear row ()
Brake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
Offside Front Hydraulic brake calliper leaking (1.1.16 (b) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Coolant below min mark
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Entire rear row ()
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
Nearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb fitted incorrectly (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Crack (3.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn offside and nearside rears (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
brake warning light on
Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Electrical wiring inadequately supported rubbing on suspension arm (1.9.2a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Brake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rearward (2.4.G.2)
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint both (2.4.G.2)
brake warning light on
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
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)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
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VK54 AXU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Silver with a 1,994cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.
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 VK54 AXU, 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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VK54 AXU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 30 September 2004.
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