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VN04 XBY

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

109,307 mi
Last recorded109,307 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2020
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN04 XBY
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2020 109,307 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 10 May 2019 96,364 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 83,778 miles
Pass 2 May 2017 70,058 miles

nearside front tyre perishing

Fail 27 Apr 2017 70,058 miles

Nearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

nearside front tyre perishing

Pass 26 Apr 2016 66,128 miles

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Fail 26 Apr 2016 66,128 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear tyre cracking

Pass 25 Apr 2015 62,278 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2014 58,067 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 53,157 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 48,059 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 41,206 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2010 34,444 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)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 22 Apr 2009 29,352 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)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 24,069 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,069 miles

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

Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 19,339 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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VN04 XBY is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 VN04 XBY, 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 VN04 XBY registered?

VN04 XBY is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 29 April 2004.

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