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VT04 MGU

2004 Subaru Legacy

Blue Petrol 2457cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Dec 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

130,459 mi
Last recorded130,459 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 Subaru Legacy87,729 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVT04 MGU
MakeSubaru
ModelLegacy
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,457cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Dec 2017 130,459 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2017 126,175 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 120,689 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2016 120,689 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2015 115,956 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 111,448 miles

Nearside Side repeater has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Mar 2013 105,077 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 97,804 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2011 85,467 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 72,214 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,253 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 58,251 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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 18 Mar 2008 47,016 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2007 34,111 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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VT04 MGU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy in Blue with a 2,457cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 VT04 MGU, 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 VT04 MGU registered?

VT04 MGU is a 2004 Subaru Legacy, first registered on 21 May 2004.

Is VT04 MGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for VT04 MGU shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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