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VK54 BTY

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 3000cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Dec 2016
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

159,246 mi
Last recorded159,246 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2015
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK54 BTY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine3,000cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2015 159,246 miles
Fail 12 Nov 2015 159,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 9 Dec 2014 155,661 miles

Engine light is ON

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

Fail 28 Nov 2014 155,611 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Engine light is ON

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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

Pass 28 Nov 2013 147,933 miles

Engine managment light is ON

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 3 Dec 2012 139,346 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Nov 2012 139,346 miles

Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2011 131,098 miles

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 131,098 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Nov 2010 120,461 miles

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 Nov 2009 100,537 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2008 79,680 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2008 79,680 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2007 60,557 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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VK54 BTY is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 3,000cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 BTY, 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 BTY is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 17 September 2004.

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